Psychology 9-1 GCSE - 

3.2.2 - Young (2007) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment Outcomes and Implications:

Aim - 

To investigate the efficiency of CBT therapy with internet addicts.

Procedures - 

The study investigated 114 clients who suffered from internet addiction and they received CBT at the centre for online addiction. This employed a survey research design and outcome variables such as client motivation, online time management, improved social relationships, improved sexual functioning, engagement in offline activity and ability to abstain from problematic applications were evaluated on the 3rd, 8th and 12th sessions over a 6 month follow up.

Results -

The results suggested that Caucasian, middle aged males with at least a 4 year degree were most likely to suffer from some form of internet addiction.

Conclusions - 

Preliminary analysis indicated that most clients were able to manage their presenting complaints by the 8th session and symptom management was sustained upon a 6 month follow up.