Internet Addiction A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment

Name: Internet Addiction A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment
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ISBN: 9780470551165

ISBN-10: 047055116X

ISBN-13: 9780470551165

Edition: 2011

Authors: Kimberly S. Young, Cristiano Nabuco de Abreu

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Internet addiction is an emergent disorder in the psychiatric and psychological fields. This book provides a theoretical framework to understand how to define and conceptualize compulsive use of the Internet from a clinical perspective. With various theoretical models from the psychiatric, psychological, communication, and sociological fields, it explores the prevalence of the disorder and the most addictive or problematic online applications, such as online pornography, Internet gambling, and online games. Evidenced-based treatment approaches are provided as well. A must-have for every clinician.

Book details

List price: $57.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 11/9/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Size: 7.32" wide x 10.20" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgments


About the Editors


List of Contributors


Introduction



Understanding Internet Behavior and Addiction



Prevalence Estimates and Etiologic Models of Internet Addiction




Clinical Assessment of Internet-Addicted Clients




Online Social Interaction, Psychosocial Well-Being, and Problematic Internet Use




Uses and Gratifications of Internet Addiction




Addiction to Online Role-Playing Games




Gambling Addiction on the Internet




Cybersex Addiction and Compulsivity




Psychotherapy, Treatment, and Prevention



The Addictive Properties of Internet Usage




Psychotherapy for Internet Addiction




Working with Adolescents Addicted to the Internet




Internet Infidelity: A Real Problem




Twelve-Step Recovery in Inpatient Treatment for Internet Addiction




Toward the Prevention of Adolescent Internet Addiction




Systemic Dynamics with Adolescents Addicted to the Internet




Closing Thoughts and Future Implications



Author Index


Subject Index