Young et al (2007)

Question 1

When did this study take place?

Answer 1

2007

Question 2

What were the aims of this study?

Answer 2

To test the effectiveness of CBT in treating internet addiction

Question 3

What were the procedures used?

Answer 3

1. 114 ppts
2. Ppts had weekly CBT sessions
3. Questionnaires given at 3rd, 8th and 12th online CBT session and then at 6 month follow up

Question 4

What did the questions assess?

Answer 4

1. Effectiveness and quality of counselling
2. Motivation to quit internet addiction
3. Ability to control offline activities
4. Relationship and sexual functioning

Question 5

What were the results of this study?

Answer 5

Most showed:

• continuous improvement by 3rd session
• effective symptom management by sessions 8 and 12
• overall symptom maintenance by 6 month follow up

Question 6

What were the conclusions?

Answer 6

1. Enabled clients to reduce thoughts and behaviours associated with compulsive internet use
2. Achieved relapse prevention
3. Reduced rationalisations that let to internet abuse
4. Achieved offline proactive lifestyle changes

Question 7

strengths

Answer 7

1. using same questions and rating scales increases reliability and scientific status
2. shows CBT is effective in treating Internet addiction

Question 8

weaknesses

Answer 8

1. different types of internet addiction were identified so it’s unclear whether CBT had the same effect in treating all types
2. questions about their feelings may cause ppts to change their answers to make them more socially desirable