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Does cognitive-behavioral therapy reduce internet addiction? Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- A systematic review of treatment for impulsivity and compulsivity.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- Smartphone addiction and metabolic health risk in pediatrics.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
- The effect of problematic short-video use on attention networks among college students.Cognitive processing · 2026Article
- The impact of 24-hour sleep deprivation on attention networks in individuals with short-video addiction.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Impact of the Interaction Between Screen Time and Activity Interests on Adolescent Depression Risk: Construction of a Predictive Model Based on Machine Learning.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Article
- Mediating attentional control between depression and problematic Internet use in female adolescents: the role of attentional focusing and shifting.Archives of women's mental health · 2025Article
- Perceptions Underlying Addictive Technology Use Patterns: Insights for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Psychological effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on internet addiction in adolescents: A systematic review protocol.Medicine · 2020Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundCognitive-behavioral therapy has been considered as a means for internet addiction, but its long-term effect and the impact of internet addiction types and culture are still unclear.
objectiveThis study aims to assess the efficacy of cognitive-behavior therapy for internet addiction symptoms and associated other psychopathological symptoms. METHOD AND ANALYSIS: We will search PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Ovid Medline, Chongqing Vip Database, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure database. Random-effects model in comprehensive meta-analysis software will be used to conduct main meta-analysis. Cochran Q and I are be used to assess heterogeneity while funnel plots and the Egger test are used to assess publication bias. Risk of bias for each study included is assessed by using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The primary outcome is internet addiction symptom while secondary outcomes are psychopathological symptoms, time spent online, and dropout. TRIALS REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO CRD42019125667.
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