Table 3: The comparison of fatigue physical and mental symptoms according Internet Addiction and normal subjects (N=1,189).
14 – Item fatigue scale IA N=236 Normal Students N=953 p Value
Physical symptoms
1. Do you have problem with tiredness? 3.01±1.60 2.17±1.65 0.001
2. Do you need to rest more? 2.85±1.22 2.35±1.11 0.001
3. Do you feel sleepy or drowsy? 2.92±1.05 2.22±1.13 0.001
4 Do you have problems starting things? 2.82±1.05 2.44±1.24 0.001
5. Do you start things without difficulty but get weak as you go on? 2.70±1.10 2.48±1.18 0.001
6. Are you lacking in energy? 3.16±1.00 2.54±1.22 0.001
7. Do you have less strength in your muscle? 2.87±1.08 2.36±1.21 0.001
8. Do you feel weak? 2.96±1.07 2.65±1.24 0.001
Mental symptoms
9. Do you have difficulty concentrating? 2.68±1.14 2.38±1.00 0.001
10. Do you have problems thinking clearly 2.92±1.05 2.50±1.16 0.001
11. Do you make lips of the tongue when speaking? 2.70±1.19 2.32±1.15 0.001
12. Do you fin it more difficult to find the correct word? 2.60±1.26 2.62±1.23 0.785
13. How is your memory? 2.73±1.16 2.36±1.15 0.001
14. Have you lot interest in the things you used to do 2.73±1.16 2.44±1.49 0.001