Adaptation of the Digital Life Balance Scale and Its Associations with Well-Being and Addiction Tendencies Among Indonesian Adolescents

The widespread use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has both positive and negative effects on daily life. This study aimed to validate the Indonesian version of the Digital Life Balance (DLB) scale among adolescents, assessing balance between online and offline activities. The sample included 357 Indonesian participants (85.2% women) aged 15–24 years. Confirmatory Factor Analysis supported the one-factor structure of the scale, which showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.845). External validity was supported by significant correlations with mindfulness (r = 0.352), physical health (r = 0.427), anxiety (r = −0.271), compulsive Internet use (r = −0.381), and fear of missing out related to social comparison (r = −0.204). Higher DLB levels were associated with better quality of life and lower problematic ICT use.