J Med Internet Res. 2019 Oct 29;21(10):e14261. doi: 10.2196/14261. Kooistra LC1,2,3, Wiersma JE2,3, Ruwaard J2,3, Neijenhuijs K1,3,4, Lokkerbol J5, van Oppen P2,3,6, Smit F1,3,5,7, Riper H1,2,3,6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, but access is often restricted due to costs and limited availability of trained therapists. Blending online and face-to-face CBT […]
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Journal Article Database: PsycARTICLES Klein, V., Briken, P., Schröder, J., & Fuss, J. (2019). Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 128(5), 465-472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/abn0000437 Abstract It has recently been proposed that compulsive sexual behavior disorder should be included in the 11th version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. Concerns have been repeatedly expressed […]
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J Behav Addict. 2019 Jun 1;8(2):335-342. doi: 10.1556/2006.8.2019.32. Grant JE1, Lust K2, Chamberlain SR3,4. Abstract BACKGROUND: This study sought to examine the occurrence of the problematic use of smartphones in a university sample and associated physical and mental health correlates, including potential relationships with risky sexual practices. METHODS: A 156-item anonymous online survey was distributed […]
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Title: Cybersex, mental health and intimacy: an exploratory study among a population with psychoactive substance use disorder. PhD diss., 2018. http://repositorio.ul.pt/handle/10451/37890 Author: Pires, Teodomiro Miguel Basto Frazão Urbano Advisor: Ribeiro, Maria Teresa, 1962- Keywords: Saúde mental Substâncias psicoactivas Intimidade Teses de mestrado – 2018 Defense Date: 2018 Abstract: Cybersex refers to using the Internet to […]
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Addict Behav. 2018 Sep 11;90:428-436. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.09.007. El Asam A1, Samara M2, Terry P3. Abstract Despite concerns about the effects of internet use, little is known about how problematic internet use impacts on British children and adolescents. By adapting the Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ, Demetrovics, Szeredi, & Rózsa, 2008), this study seeks its validation […]
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Pak J Med Sci. 2018 Nov-Dec;34(6):1473-1477. doi: 10.12669/pjms.346.15809. Ahmer Z1, Tanzil S2. Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency and intensity of Internet Addiction (IA) among medical undergraduates, using Social Networking Sites (SNS), in Karachi. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March-June ’16 in a private and government medical college of Karachi. Self-administered, Young’s Internet […]
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Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Dec 13;15(12). pii: E2850. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122850. Choi C1, Hums MA2, Bum CH3. Abstract Family types in Asian countries are rapidly changing as the society is changing. Thus, in this study, we analyzed and compared how the newly evolving family types (multicultural/dual-income) affect adolescents’ online game addiction, delinquency, and […]
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Front Psychol. 2018 Nov 21;9:2239. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02239. Krossbakken E1, Pallesen S1, Mentzoni RA1, King DL2, Molde H3, Finserås TR3, Torsheim T1. Abstract Objectives: Video game addiction has been associated with an array of mental health variables. There is a paucity of longitudinal studies investigating such associations, and studies differentiating addicted gaming from problem and engaged […]
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Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2018 Oct 13;20(12):113. doi: 10.1007/s11920-018-0974-z. Sussman N1, DeJong SM2. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adolescents’ use of digital technologies is constantly changing and significantly influences and reflects their mental health and development. Technology has entered the clinical space and raises new ethical dilemmas for mental health clinicians. After an update on this shifting […]
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J Family Med Prim Care. 2018 Jul-Aug;7(4):721-727. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_266_17. Gupta A1, Khan AM1, Rajoura OP1, Srivastava S2. Abstract Introduction: Internet addiction (IA) is an emerging phenomenon among the youth of India. It has been found to be associated with mental health problems. This study was therefore conducted to find out the burden of IA among […]
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