Problematic usage of the internet in adolescents Other
Conditions
Interventions
The two digital interventions developed and refined during the pilot study will be implemented in both the pilot and the RCT. These interventions are underpinned by behavioural change theory. Designed
Sponsors
University of Hertfordshire
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 16 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 12 and 16 years 2. Routine access to a mobile device 3. Student at a school involved in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. No exclusive access to a mobile phone 2. Phone operating systems older than 15.6 for iOS or 10 for Android
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Problematic use of the internet (PUI) will be measured using the Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire in its short version (PIUQ-SF-9) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. PUI as measured using The Internet Severity and Activities Addiction Questionnaire versions ISAAQ-part b, and ISAAQ-ED; A short version of the Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-use Disorders (ACSID-11) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up In addition, participants are asked about their Browser Activity: “What do you usually do when you're on the internet using your browser?” in an open-text question format. 2. Depression and anxiety are measured using the 21 Item version (DASS-21) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 3. Self-stigma is measured using the Paediatric Self-Stigmatization Scale (PaedS) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms are measured using the Short Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Screener (SOCS) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 5. Emotional and behavioural difficulties are measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 6. Quality of life is measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (PQ-LES-Q) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 7. General health status is measured using the EQ-5D-Y and World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0)(adapted for internet use), at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 8. Cognitive Variables (Affect regulation and Inhibitory executive control) measured using The BrainPAC (Project - The BrainPark Assessment of Cognition (BrainPAC) Project | BrainPark, n.d.) enhanced value-modulated attentional capture (VMAC) task and enhanced Stop Signal task (SST), at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 9. Impulsive behaviour is measured using the Urgency –Premeditation - Perseverance - Sensation Seeking - Positive Urgency (UPPS-P), at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up 10. Compulsivity is measured using the Cambrid | — |
Countries
England, France, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactNatalie Hall
Outcome results
None listed