Pearson Edexcel · GCSE · Psychology
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Young (2007) Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment…
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Studies: 3.2.2 Young (2007) Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment Outcomes and Implications
Young (2007) investigated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for internet addiction.
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The idea
Young (2007) investigated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for internet addiction. The study involved 114 participants who completed a 12-session CBT programme. Treatment outcomes were measured using a questionnaire at the 3rd, 8th, and 12th sessions, and a 6-month follow-up. Results showed significant improvements in motivation, time management, and social relationships, which were maintained at the 6-month follow-up. This implies that CBT is an effective treatment for internet addiction, offering long-term benefits.
What earns the marks
- Identify the aim of the study: to investigate the effectiveness of CBT for treating internet addiction.
- Recall the sample characteristics and procedure, including the 114 participants and the 12-session treatment programme.
- Describe the findings, noting the continuous improvement across sessions that was maintained at the 6-month follow-up.
- Evaluate the study by identifying methodological strengths, such as the use of a follow-up, and weaknesses, such as self-report bias and the absence of a control group.
Common mistakes and how to put them right
Believing the study used a control group to compare treatments.
Put it right: The study did not use a control group; all participants received the CBT treatment.
Confusing the follow-up period.
Put it right: The follow-up was conducted at 6 months, not 12 months or 1 year.
Assuming the data collected was entirely objective.
Put it right: The data was collected via self-report questionnaires, which are subjective and prone to social desirability bias.
Exam tips
- Memorise the specific time intervals when data was collected (3rd, 8th, 12th sessions, and 6-month follow-up) to answer specific multiple-choice questions accurately.
- Use the lack of a control group as a key evaluation point when discussing the validity of the findings.
- Link the findings directly to the implications: CBT is a viable, long-term treatment for internet addiction.
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What was the primary aim of the study conducted by Young (2007)?
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Young (2007) investigated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for internet addiction. The study involved 114 participants who completed a 12-session CBT programme. Treatment outcomes were measured using a questionnaire at the 3rd, 8th, and 12th sessions, and a 6-month follow-up. Results showed significant improvements in motivation, time management, and social relationships, which were maintained at the 6-month follow-up. This implies that CBT is an effective treatment for internet addiction, offering long-term benefits. A strong answer earns marks for these points. Identify the aim of the study: to investigate the effectiveness of CBT for treating internet addiction. Recall the sample characteristics and procedure, including the 114 participants and the 12-session treatment programme. Describe the findings, noting the continuous improvement across sessions that was maintained at the 6-month follow-up. Evaluate the study by identifying methodological strengths, such as the use of a follow-up, and weaknesses, such as self-report bias and the absence of a control group. A common slip: Believing the study used a control group to compare treatments. Instead, The study did not use a control group; all participants received the CBT treatment. Exam tip: Memorise the specific time intervals when data was collected (3rd, 8th, 12th sessions, and 6-month follow-up) to answer specific multiple-choice questions accurately.
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Key words
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Addiction
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Treatment of psychological problems
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Research methods and evaluation
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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- A therapy whose effectiveness for internet addiction was investigated in a 12-session programme completed by 114 participants.
- Addiction
- Internet addiction was the condition treated in the study, with CBT found to be an effective treatment offering long-term benefits.
- Treatment of psychological problems
- The study implies CBT is an effective treatment for internet addiction, with improvements maintained at the 6-month follow-up.
- Research methods and evaluation
- Students must evaluate the study's methodology, such as its reliance on self-report data and the lack of a control group.
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