Craving Behavior Intervention in Ameliorating College Students' Internet Game Disorder: A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT: Craving, as a central feature of addiction and a precursor of relapse, is targeted recently in addiction intervention. While Internet gaming disorder (IGD), conceptualized as a behavioral addiction, is lack of effective treatment practice and exploration of its mechanism. This research aims to test the effectiveness and detect the active ingredients of craving behavior intervention (CBI) in mitigation of IGD among young adults. A total of 63 male college students with IGD were assigned into the intervention group (six-session CBI intervention) or the waiting-list control group. Structured questionnaires were administered at pre-intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2), 3-month follow-up (T3), and 6-month follow-up (T4). Compared to the control group, a significant decrease in the severity

SUBMITTER: Deng LY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5385373 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature