The Effect of a Family-based Intervention Model On Internet-addicted Chinese Adolescents

Authors: Zhong, Xin; Zu, Si; Sha, Sha; Tao, Ran; Zhao, Chongsi; Yang, Fengchi; Li, Mei; Sha, Peng

Source: Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal, Volume 39, Number 8, 2011 , pp. 1021-1034(14)

Publisher: Scientific Journal Publishers

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Abstract:

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a family-based intervention program for Internet addiction in Chinese adolescents. Adolescents (N = 57), diagnosed as having Internet addiction, were divided randomly into an intervention group (n = 28) and a control group (n = 29). Participants in the intervention group participated in a 14-session family-based group intervention while participants in the control group received conventional group therapy only. Assessment tools were administered to both groups at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at 1-month and 3-month follow-ups. Results indicted that the family-based group intervention is more effective in decreasing Internet use and enhancing family function.

Keywords: INTERNET ADDICTION; ADOLESCENTS; FAMILY-BASED INTERVENTION; CHINA

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2011.39.8.1021

Publication date: 2011-09-01

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