Effectiveness of Psychological Treatments for Problematic Use of Internet, Video Games, Social Media and Instant Messaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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| Titel: | Effectiveness of Psychological Treatments for Problematic Use of Internet, Video Games, Social Media and Instant Messaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. |
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| Autoren: | Pérez-Wiesner M; Department of Psychobiology and Methodology in Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, Somosaguas Campus, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain.; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences-HM Hospitals, University Camilo José Cela, 28692 Madrid, Spain.; HM Hospitals Health Research Institute, 28015 Madrid, Spain., Bühler KM; Department of Psychobiology and Methodology in Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, Somosaguas Campus, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain., López-Moreno JA; Department of Psychobiology and Methodology in Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, Somosaguas Campus, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain.; MIDELOY Research-Madrid, 28922 Madrid, Spain., López-Salmerón MD; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences-HM Hospitals, University Camilo José Cela, 28692 Madrid, Spain.; HM Hospitals Health Research Institute, 28015 Madrid, Spain.; Faculty of Psychology and Health Sciences, Distance University of Madrid, 28400 Madrid, Spain. |
| Quelle: | International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2025 Oct 21; Vol. 22 (10). Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 21. |
| Publikationsart: | Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Systematic Review |
| Sprache: | English |
| Info zur Zeitschrift: | Publisher: MDPI Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101238455 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1660-4601 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 16604601 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Environ Res Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Basel : MDPI, c2004- |
| MeSH-Schlagworte: | Behavior, Addictive*/therapy , Behavior, Addictive*/psychology , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy* , Internet Addiction Disorder*/therapy , Social Media* , Text Messaging* , Video Games*/psychology, Adolescent ; Child ; Humans ; Young Adult ; Internet |
| Abstract: | Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by increased vulnerability to technology use. Several models have been proposed to explain the psychological processes involved in addictive use. In response to this evidence, therapeutic and preventive intervention programs aim to reduce key symptoms in order to promote health and protect adolescents. This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of psychological therapeutic and preventive interventions for problematic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in adolescents (aged 10-21). A total of nine studies (five RCTs and four non-RCTs) with 744 participants were analyzed. The search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and using the PICO framework. Included studies involved face-to-face or online psychological therapeutic and preventive interventions targeting adolescents, with a particular focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Results indicate significant effects in favor of the experimental group in reducing symptoms associated with Internet, video game, social media, and instant messaging addiction, with pooled effect sizes of SMD = -1.53 (RCTs) and SMD = -1.13 (non-RCTs). Despite heterogeneity and potential publication bias, the evidence supports the effectiveness of these interventions, particularly CBT, family therapy, and executive function training. A multidisciplinary approach, early detection, and treatment personalization are recommended. Methodological limitations were identified, highlighting the need for more rigorous future research with attention to gender differences and cultural adaptation. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Internet; Internet Gaming; cognitive behavioral therapy; problematic use; psychological treatments; social media; video games |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251029 Date Completed: 20251029 Latest Revision: 20251206 |
| Update Code: | 20251207 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12563152 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph22101598 |
| PMID: | 41155002 |
| Datenbank: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by increased vulnerability to technology use. Several models have been proposed to explain the psychological processes involved in addictive use. In response to this evidence, therapeutic and preventive intervention programs aim to reduce key symptoms in order to promote health and protect adolescents. This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of psychological therapeutic and preventive interventions for problematic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in adolescents (aged 10-21). A total of nine studies (five RCTs and four non-RCTs) with 744 participants were analyzed. The search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and using the PICO framework. Included studies involved face-to-face or online psychological therapeutic and preventive interventions targeting adolescents, with a particular focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Results indicate significant effects in favor of the experimental group in reducing symptoms associated with Internet, video game, social media, and instant messaging addiction, with pooled effect sizes of SMD = -1.53 (RCTs) and SMD = -1.13 (non-RCTs). Despite heterogeneity and potential publication bias, the evidence supports the effectiveness of these interventions, particularly CBT, family therapy, and executive function training. A multidisciplinary approach, early detection, and treatment personalization are recommended. Methodological limitations were identified, highlighting the need for more rigorous future research with attention to gender differences and cultural adaptation. |
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| ISSN: | 1660-4601 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph22101598 |