Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review

Dores, Artemisa

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Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review

2025-09-05Research article

dc.contributor.author	Dores, Artemisa
dc.contributor.author	Dores, Artemisa
dc.date.accessioned	2025-09-19T09:07:51Z
dc.date.available	2025-09-19T09:07:51Z
dc.date.issued	2025-09-05
dc.description.abstract	This scoping review aims to identify current forms of interventions for Problematic Usage of the Internet (PUI) to inform more effective intervention and policy-making initiatives grounded in robust empirical evidence. The search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO databases until October 12, 2024. Empirical research presenting data on interventions for PUI and written in English was included without restrictions of age groups, types of interventions, or types of PUI. Five main forms of interventions for PUI were identified in the 77 studies included in the review, namely, pharmacotherapy, transcranial direct current stimulation, physical exercise, electroacupuncture, and psychotherapy or educational programs. Most studies were conducted in Asian and Middle-Eastern countries, and various validated instruments were used to assess PUI. Psychotherapy and education were the most common interventions in research. Apart from time spent online, positive results of the various interventions were reported on the respective PUI scales in most studies. However, studies with rigorous designs showed non-significant changes, suggesting that methodological differences may influence the reported outcomes. The different interventions reflect the multidimensional nature and complexity of PUI treatment and prevention strategies. Although current interventions show potential, more robust and rigorous study designs are necessary to draw definite conclusions. Further investigation is needed to understand the influence of comorbidities and the impact of individuals actively seeking help on treatment outcomes. Additionally, more substantial evidence is required to evaluate the effectiveness of PUI prevention efforts, particularly considering varying levels of PUI severity.	por
dc.identifier.citation	Carvalho, I. P., Dores, A. R., Cataldo, I., Catalani, V., Pellegrini, L., Prevete, E., Hall, N., Zandonai, T., Roman-Urrestarazu, A., Burkauskas, J., Carollo, A., Esposito, G., Menchon, J. M., Rumpf, H.-J., Demetrovics, Z., & Corazza, O. (2025). Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 1–40. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00058
dc.identifier.doi	10.1556/2006.2025.00058
dc.identifier.eissn	2063-5303
dc.identifier.issn	2062-5871
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/30468
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.peerreviewed	yes
dc.publisher	AKJournals
dc.relation	UIDB/05210/2020
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dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subject	Problematic use of the internet
dc.subject	Internet use
dc.subject	Intervention modalities
dc.subject	Psychotherapy
dc.subject	Pharmacotherapy
dc.subject	Time spent online
dc.subject	Prevention
dc.subject	Assessment tools
dc.title	Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review	por
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oaire.citation.title	Journal of Behavioral Addictions
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