From the past decade, internet addicts has been determined to be the latest and usually the clinical disorder that has been unrecognized, the reason for which most of the users are unaware of its impact over the social and occupational patterns of an individual.Moreover, the past history i.e., the literature has mainly focused on its social and physiological factors stating the addiction towards internet, and some of the treatment patterns left behind which adds on to the empirical proof for the newly affected population.
Many of the researchers recommended for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a therapy of choice and as a part of treatment planning for addiction over internet.
To determine the efficiency of CBT using for internet addicts, about 114 effected clients with internet addiction and had CBT at Center for Online Addiction have been investigated. On the 3rd, 8th, and 12th sessions and over a six-month follow-up, various survey designs and outcomes like improvised sexual functioning and social relationships, engagement in off-line activities, client motivation and ability to sustain were employed.
Males of middle aged with least four year degree and Caucasian were resulted to show internet addiction. These studies will play a major role in treating protocols for internet addiction.
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