Internet Gaming Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
Research evidence identified internet gaming as an emerging problem in youth across the globe and a lot of interventions are being used for managing gaming and associated psychological problems considering cultural aspects. Therefore, the present study aims at investigating the efficacy of Indigenously adapted cognitive behavior therapy for internet gaming addiction among Pakistani Youth. For this purpose, adolescents enrolled in 8th-12th grades in elementary and higher secondary schools in twin cities of Pakistan. Adolescents who scored high on Internet gaming disorder in screening will be included in the study and further detailed investigation will be completed by administering semi-structured Clinical Interviews, Coping inventory, self-control, and social connectedness. Participants will be divided into 2 groups i.e. experimental and control groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIndigenously Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
IACBTGA will be comprised of 8 weekly sessions. Cognitive and behavioral strategies will be provided in sessions
Sponsors
Bahria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
13 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Adolescents ranging from 13 - 19 years (WHO, 2013) enrolled in an educational institute in the vicinity of the Federal capital area 2. Playing Internet offline/online games. 3. Excessive users who play more than 5-8 hours per day,40 hours per week will be included. 4. Playing games for at least the past year. 5. No history of major illness or any other psychological disorder.
Exclusion criteria
1. Diagnosed prior for any mental or psychological disorder. 2. Receiving any psychotherapy or medication for any particular disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - short form | 1 year | Screening tool for internet gaming addiction based on DSM-5 criteria; Minimum score will be 9 and maximum score will be 45. Cutoff score is 25. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Self-Control Scale | 1 year | The scale measures an individual's self-control. Minimum score will be 13 and maximum score will be 65. Higher score indicate low self control |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed