Meta-analysis of the treatment of Internet addiction, computer game addiction and Workaholism.

Subject Areas : social psychology

Maryam  Khorasani Ferdavani ¹ (M.A, Department of Educational Science and Psychology,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (khorasgan) Branch, Iran.)
Hadi  Farhadi ² (Associated Professor, Department of Educational Science and Psychology, Isfahan (khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.)

Received: 2023-09-05 Accepted : 2023-11-26 Published : 2023-08-23

Keywords: : Meta analysis, addiction to Internet, work addiction, Addiction to Computer Games,

Abstract :

According to the research findings of various studies regarding effective treatments for internet addiction, computer game addiction, and work addiction, meta-analysis is necessary. The aim of the current research is meta-analysis of the treatment of Internet addiction, computer game addiction and work addiction. The method of the present research was meta-analysis. For this purpose, from all the reference texts in the range of 2010 to 2023 for foreign studies and 2011 to 2022 for domestic documents, using the selective sampling method and In the form of a head count of researches that examine the treatment of Internet addiction, addiction They were selected for computer games and work addiction. In total, among the 39 studies collected, 28 studies were analyzed. The findings of this research showed that the techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and drug therapy (bupropion) constitute the majority of treatment methods for Internet addiction, computer game addiction and work addiction. Quality of life therapy has had the greatest Impact on Internet addiction, followed by social-cognitive interventions and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Theater therapy has had the greatest impact on game addiction and meditation mindfulness training has had the greatest impact on work addiction.