The effect of motivational interviewing on internet addiction and digital game addiction in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial

Resumo original em inglês

O que aconteceu

• Internet addiction and digital game addiction are two increasingly important problems among adolescents. • Digital games and online activities negatively affect adolescents' physical, social, and psychological health.

O que encontraram

• Motivational interviewing was an effective technique to reduce online gaming and internet addiction. • A motivational interviewing program comprising at least six sessions could be implemented to promote behavioural change in adolescents.

Por que isso importa

The present study concluded that motivational interviewing may be associated with reductions in mitigating symptoms of internet addiction and digital game addiction behaviours among adolescents. Motivational interviewing could be implemented to reduce internet addiction and digital game addiction behaviours. Trial registration: The study was registered on a clinical trial database (NCT06721702). The study started on December 11, 2023 (actual date on which the first participant was enrolled).

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