Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 18, 2026
06:01
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
Published on: November 9, 2019
8.5K
Does cognitive-behavioral therapy reduce internet addiction? Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Junhua Zhang1,2, Yu Zhang1, Fang Xu1
1School of Education, Jiangsu Key Constructive Laboratory for Big Data of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng.
Medicine
|October 1, 2019
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promise for treating internet addiction. This meta-analysis evaluates CBT
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Internet addiction is a growing concern with unclear long-term treatment effects.
- The influence of specific internet addiction types and cultural factors on treatment efficacy remains poorly understood.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a potential intervention, but robust evidence is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically assess the efficacy of CBT for reducing internet addiction symptoms.
- To evaluate the impact of CBT on associated psychopathological symptoms.
- To analyze secondary outcomes including time spent online and treatment dropout rates.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials will be conducted.
- Searches will cover major databases including PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure.
- Heterogeneity, publication bias, and risk of bias will be rigorously assessed using established statistical methods and tools.
Main Results:
- This section is to be populated upon study completion.
Conclusions:
- This section is to be populated upon study completion.
More Related Videos
09:14Exploring the Neural Correlates of Cognitive Reappraisal in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Using Task-based Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Published on: March 14, 2025
909
11:11Protocol for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Symptom Provocation to Treat Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Published on: November 25, 2025
264
Related Concept Videos
01:25Cognitive Therapy
909
Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
909
01:22Behavior Therapy
647
Behavior therapy incorporates diverse techniques rooted in classical conditioning principles to address maladaptive behaviors and anxiety disorders. These methods aim to reduce avoidance behaviors, foster adaptive coping mechanisms, and alter associations between stimuli and responses, making them effective in a wide range of therapeutic contexts.
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...
647
01:24Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
361
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
361
01:24Operant Conditioning Intervention
462
Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
462
01:23Binge Eating Disorders
427
Binge eating disorder is a significant mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption within a short period, accompanied by a perceived loss of control over eating behavior. Unlike occasional overeating, binge eating disorder is marked by distressing emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety following binge episodes. The disorder affects individuals across different ages and backgrounds, with profound implications for physical and psychological...
427
01:25Beck's Cognitive Therapy
355
Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
355