Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents (1 CE)
Number of Credits: 1
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists and Counselors
Course By: Joel Austin, PharmD
Content By: Gonzalez-Bueso, V., Santamaria, J. J., Fernandez, D., Merino, L., Montero, E., Jimenez-Murcia, S., del Pino-Gutierrez, A., & Ribas, J. (2018). Internet gaming disorder in adolescents: Personality, psychopathology and evaluation of a psychological intervention combined with parent psychoeducation. Frontiers in Psychology, 9(787), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00787
Course Description: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is a prevalent disorder that can have severe consequences in adolescents and their families. The necessity to define the symptomatic, psychosocial, and personality characteristics of individuals with this disorder is imperative. The objectives of the study were to analyze the symptomatic and personality profiles of young patients with IGD in comparison with healthy controls, analyze the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral treatment on reducing symptomatology, and compare the results of that treatment with or without the addition of a psychoeducational group offered to the parents.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the aim of the study and the methods related to IGD
- Analyze the data by exploring the symptomatology associated with IGD and CBT treatment
- Integrate the identified areas of psychoeducation as an additional treatment for IGD
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents: Personality, Psychopathology and Evaluation of a Psychological Intervention Combined With Parent Psychoeducation
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to IGD coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the referenced article to better understand the relationship between abnormal gaming tendencies and psychological interventions combined with parent psychoeducation
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |