Impact of Short-Term Intensive-Type Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention on Internet Addiction among Chinese College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial DOI Open Access

Wenjie Yang,

Wenyan Hu,

Nobuaki Morita

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. 5212 - 5212

Published: April 25, 2022

The object of this study is to examine the effects a short-term intensive-type Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention prevent internet addiction among Chinese college students. We conducted randomized controlled trial applying group counseling program based on CBT. Data included 21 participants in and 22 control group. results showed that reduced students’ symptoms procrastination improved their sense coherence. Regarding sustained effect, decreased perceived social support from significant others However, did not significantly reduce average daily use time psychological stress. Overall, developed CBT theory, which complementary for students with addiction.

Language: Английский

Why, how, when, and for whom does digital disconnection work? A process-based framework of digital disconnection DOI Creative Commons
Mariek Vanden Abeele, Heidi Vandebosch, Ernst H. W. Koster

et al.

Communication Theory, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(1), P. 3 - 17

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

Abstract Digital disconnection has emerged as a concept describing the actions people take to limit their digital connectivity enhance well-being. To date, evidence on its effectiveness is mixed, leading calls for greater consideration of why, how, when, and whom works. This article responds these calls, presenting framework that differentiates four key harms contribute experiences ill-being (time displacement, interference, role blurring, exposure effects). Using starting point, explains: (1) why are motivated digitally disconnect; (2) how specific strategies (i.e., placing limits time, access, channels, contents, interactions features) may help them; (3) under which conditions (when) can be effective.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between physical activity and social network site addiction among adolescents: the chain mediating role of anxiety and ego-depletion DOI Creative Commons
Jiale Wang, Ting Xiao, Yang Liu

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: May 6, 2025

Physical activity is associated with social network site addiction in adolescents, yet the mechanisms remain unclear. This study examines whether anxiety and ego-depletion mediate this relationship. A survey was conducted among 1,174 Chinese adolescents (614 boys, 560 girls; mean age = 12.59, SD 1.13). assessed a single item on moderate-to-vigorous exercise past 7 days. Social addiction, anxiety, were measured using validated self-report questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, chained mediation model employed. negatively correlated (r -0.165, p < 0.001), -0.121, -0.119, 0.001). Anxiety positively 0.574, 0.001) 0.388, Ego-depletion 0.456, sequentially mediated relationship between physical addiction. clarifies psychological linking identifying as key mediators. The findings emphasize need to target these factors for more effective interventions.

Language: Английский

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Problematic Internet Use as a Predictor of Eating Disorders in Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study DOI Open Access

Francisco-Javier Hinojo-Lucena,

Inmaculada Aznar Díaz, María Pilar Cáceres Reche

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 2151 - 2151

Published: Sept. 9, 2019

Problematic Internet use (PIU) has begun to be linked the development of certain eating disorders. This uncontrolled is mainly found in student population. The purposes this paper were determine PIU-related disorders students from a systematic review literature and analyze incidence PIU through meta-analysis literature. We used two electronic databases (Web Science Scopus) inception June 2019. was based on fixed inclusion exclusion criteria. A total 12 studies identified (systematic review) 10 for meta-analysis, which included 16,520 students. Different associated with PIU: anorexia nervosa, bulimia binge-eating disorder, food preoccupation, loss control eating, dieting. Furthermore, confirmed that predictor groups presented higher rate presence disorders, these differences being significant. Finally, study showed empirical evidence link between need prevention childhood adolescence highlighted.

Language: Английский

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A meta-analysis of psychological interventions for Internet/smartphone addiction among adolescents DOI Creative Commons
Romualdas Malinauskas,

Vilija Malinauskienė

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 8(4), P. 613 - 624

Published: Dec. 1, 2019

Background and aims Although the peculiarities of problematic Internet use addiction have been analyzed previously by researchers, there is still no general agreement in literature as to effectiveness psychological interventions for deployed among adolescents. This study sought investigate effects intervention programs Internet/smartphone adolescents through a meta-analysis. Methods We searched MEDLINE (PubMed), EbscoHost Academic Search Complete, ProQuest, PsycARTICLES using combination “Internet or phone addiction” AND “intervention treatment” OR “therapy” “program” “adolescents,” following search terms: “patholog_,” “problem_,” “addict_,” “compulsive,” “dependen_,” “video,” “computer,” “Internet,” “online,” “intervention,” “treat_,” “therap_.” The studies identified during were reviewed according criteria meta-analysis was conducted on six selected papers published from 2000 2019. Only with control/comparison group that performed preintervention postintervention assessments included. Results Included showed trend toward beneficial effect severity addictions. suggested significant all included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) their educational programs. Conclusions Psychological may help reduce severity, but further RCTs are needed identify cognitive behavioral therapy. provides basis developing future addressing problems

Language: Английский

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A review of psychological interventions for internet addiction DOI
Linxuan Xu, Lulu Wu, Xiaomin Geng

et al.

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 302, P. 114016 - 114016

Published: May 21, 2021

Language: Английский

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Perceived Academic Stress and Depression: The Mediation Role of Mobile Phone Addiction and Sleep Quality DOI Creative Commons
Xin Zhang, Fei Gao, Zheng Kang

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 25, 2022

Although academic stress is a well-known risk factor for students' depression, little known about the possible psychological mechanisms underlying this association. In study, we investigated prevalence of depression and sleep disturbance among Chinese students, examined relationship between perceived considered if mobile phone addiction quality mediator relationship, tested together play serial mediating role in influence on depression.A cross-sectional survey was conducted students from September to December 2018 Heilongjiang Province, China. The final analysis included 5,109 students. Mobile addiction, quality, depressive symptoms were assessed using Phone Addiction Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Center Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scales, respectively. mediation model used analyse stress, depression.Among all participants, 28.69 27.95%, High school showed highest scores (2.68 ± 1.06), (33.14%) (36.47%). indicated that significant predictor (B = 0.10, SE 0.02, 95% CI 0.06 - 0.13). Additionally, 0.08, boot 0.06-0.11) 0.27, 0.22-0.33) played depression. 0.11, 0.08-0.14). Furthermore, indirect effect (i.e., quality) accounted 64.01% total effect.Our research results underscore need stakeholders-including family members, educators, policy makers-to take preventative intervention measures address especially high

Language: Английский

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Exercise-Based Interventions for Internet Addiction: Neurobiological and Neuropsychological Evidence DOI Creative Commons
Shanshan Li, Qianjin Wu, Cheng Tang

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: June 25, 2020

With the increase in number of internet users, problems associated with excessive use have become increasingly obvious. Exercise as an alternative or auxiliary intervention for addiction has drawn much attention recently, but its neurobiological mechanisms are not completely understood. Here we reviewed exercise-based interventions against by searching research literature such keywords "exercise", "internet addiction"," hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis", "neurotrophin", and "dopamine". This review summarizes advances our understanding processes through which exercise can reduce addiction, analysis strengthens idea that be effective this regard. The available evidence suggests levels neurotrophic factors, cortisol, neurotransmitters; improve morphology specific parts central nervous system, stimulating hippocampal neurogenesis; protect autonomic system; control reward urge. In other words, appears to mitigate regulating neurobiology systems. way, recommended reducing addiction.

Language: Английский

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Core symptoms and symptom relationships of problematic internet use across early, middle, and late adolescence: A network analysis DOI
Sihan Liu,

Boya Xu,

Di Zhang

et al.

Computers in Human Behavior, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 128, P. 107090 - 107090

Published: Nov. 2, 2021

Language: Английский

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Effects of different interventions on internet addiction: A meta-analysis of random controlled trials DOI
Xueqing Zhang, Jianghui Zhang, Kexin Zhang

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 313, P. 56 - 71

Published: June 26, 2022

Language: Английский

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Effects of aerobic exercise or Tai Chi Chuan interventions on problematic mobile phone use and the potential role of intestinal flora: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial DOI
Kexin Zhang,

Haiyun Guo,

Xueqing Zhang

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 394 - 407

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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