Clinical interventions for technology-based problems: excessive internet and video game use

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2012

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King, D.
Delfabbro, P.
Griffiths, M.

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Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: an international quarterly, 2012; 26(1):43-56

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Daniel L. King, Paul H. Delfabbro and Mark D. Griffiths

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Psychological problems arising from excessive use of digital technologies, particularly in relation to the Internet and video games, are of growing clinical concern. Although there is no consensus whether technology-based problems constitute primary psychopathologies that should be recognized as clinical disorders, a significant number of problem users have used clinical treatment services. There is therefore a growing need for the mental health community to be aware of available clinical treatments for technology-based problem behaviors and the efficacy of these treatments. This article presents an overview of the prevalence of technology-based problems in Eastern and Western countries and the known cognitive-behavioral dimensions of problematic technology use. We also consider issues related to the assessment of technology-based problems, and critically review clinical treatments for technology-based problems.

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© 2012 Springer Publishing Company

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