Study Background
What is the full name of the researcher who conducted the 2007 CBT study on internet addiction?
Kimberly Young
Where were the participants recruited from?
The Center for Online Addiction
What percentage of participants were male?
58%
What was the goal that had a score of 4.22 during Session 3?
Motivation to stop using online apps
What is one strength of the study mentioned in the text?
Online CBT encourages access to treatment
What kind of problem was internet addiction seen as only in recent years?
A specific mental health problem
What was the first session in CBT called?
Functional analysis
What was the most commonly reported problem caused by internet addiction?
Time taken up by using online apps
How did client ratings generally change from Session 3 to Session 12?
They improved across most therapy goals
What is one weakness of the study in terms of the questionnaire?
Participants may lie or show bias in responses
What was the main aim of Young’s study?
To investigate the effectiveness of CBT in treating internet addiction and control problem behaviours
At which therapy sessions were questionnaires administered?
3rd, 8th, 12th sessions, and 6 months after
Which online app addiction was more common in males than females?
Online p----
Was there a significant drop in scores 6 months after therapy?
No significant drop — long-term benefits seen
What was the conclusion about the effectiveness of CBT for internet addiction?
It was effective and showed long-term control
How many participants were recruited for the study?
114 participants
What type of CBT session format was used?
Online CBT sessions
What percentage of participants had a university-level education?
61%
What was the score for “Engaging in offline activities” during Session 12?
4.64
What is a risk of offering online CBT to internet addicts?
It may contribute to their addictive behavior
What test did participants complete to confirm they had internet addiction?
The Internet Addiction Test - IAT
What kind of scale was used to rate responses on the questionnaire?
Likert-type scale from 1 to 5
Which therapy goal improved the most by the 12th session based on average scores?
Engaging in offline activities
What aspect of the CBT sessions did the questionnaire measure in relation to therapists?
Client attitude toward sessions and therapist relationships
What important limitation is noted about different types of internet addiction in this study?
The study didn’t break down results by addiction type