Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Digital Burnout Scale

Seung Yi Choi, Jung Hee Kim

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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the factor structure and verify the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Digital Burnout Scale (DBS) among Generation Z university students. Methodology: The World Health Organization guidelines were employed in the forward and back translation, synthesis, cross-cultural adaptation, and pre-survey phases to result in the Korean version of the DBS. The Korean version was then used to collect data from 330 university students online. Construct, convergent, discriminant, and concurrent validity, and internal consistency were assessed. Findings: The Korean version of the DBS had three subscales (digital aging, digital deprivation, and emotional exhaustion) and included 24 items. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis indicated adequate model fit indices. Convergent, discriminant, and concurrent validity were satisfactory. The Cronbach’s ⍺ for the overall scale was 0.95. Conclusion: The Korean version of the DBS has good reliability and validity and can be used as a tool to assess the level of risk of digital burnout and provide appropriate support and intervention. Implications: The Korean version of the DBS will serve as a framework for developing healthy digital education by grasping individual characteristics. Longitudinal research is recommended to identify factors that cause digital usage and burnout for various age groups.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1386394
JournalFrontiers in Public Health
Volume12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

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Keywords

  • digital aging
  • digital burnout
  • digital deprivation
  • emotional exhaustion
  • university students

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