Problematic Internet Use
Conditions
Interventions
In the intervention group, one parent will remotely participate in 15- to 20-minute weekly web-based psychoeducation sessions using a smartphone app or computer, totaling six sessions. Assessments for
they will not be conducted during the follow-up period. However, if parents in the waiting group express interest in the web-based psychoeducation, this intervention will be administered a total of 6
Sponsors
International University of Health and Welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This study is intended for adolescent and their guardians who meet all of the following conditions: 1) The individual with internet addiction is adolescent aged 12 or older but under 18 at the time consent is obtained. 2) A guardian aged 18 or older (an adult) is cohabiting with the individual with internet addiction at the time consent is obtained. 3) The guardian participating in this study scores 50 points or higher on the Parent-Child Internet Addiction Test (PCIAT). 4) Adolescent and guardian have provided written consent for participation in this study, freely given after receiving full explanation and demonstrating sufficient understanding. 5) Adolescent is capable of completing self-administered questionnaires. 6) The guardian is sufficiently healthy to receive weekly cognitive behavioral therapy counseling support via smartphone at home for 6 weeks and does not have any physical or mental illness or disability that would interfere with receiving counseling support.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Adolescents with internet addiction and their guardians 1) When ongoing counseling support is difficult due to problematic behaviors such as self-harm (e.g., cutting) or severe domestic violence. 2)Individuals with comorbid severe psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, substance dependence, or alcohol dependence, where discontinuation of cognitive behavioral therapy is anticipated due to worsening of these symptoms. 3)Individuals at imminent risk of suicide, where discontinuation of CBT is anticipated. 4)Individuals whose repeated antisocial behavior makes discontinuation of CBT anticipated. 5)Individuals with a serious progressive disease, where discontinuation of CBT is anticipated. 6)Individuals with difficulty maintaining contact with the researcher. Other individuals deemed unsuitable for the safe conduct of this trial by the principal investigator or the assigned therapist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Internet Addiction Test(IAT),the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHideki Horita
International University of Health and Welfare School of Health Sciences at Narita
Outcome results
None listed