PSYCHO-THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF INTERNET GAMING DISORDER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Keywords:
Internet Gaming disorder, systematic review, psychological management, psychotherapy, interventionAbstract
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) has now included Internet Gaming disorder in section III as the condition that warrants more clinical research. Internet or Online gaming has become one of the most popular sources of entertainment among children and adolescents. It represents the fastest growing segment leading to hazards as well. In this study, existing literature on Internet Gaming Addiction and, intervention-based studies were reviewed in an attempt to systematically analyze existing psychological management. A total of 14 full-text papers were strategically chosen for review using PRISMA, adhering to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was observed that the majority of studies included prevention-based, CBT-based intervention, mindfulness, and targeted family-focused treatments as well. Furthermore, the majority of the studies shed light on the wise utilization of gaming rather than abstinence from the act.
Keywords: Internet gaming disorder, systematic review, psychological management, psychotherapy, intervention.
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