Abstract

This study was designed to examine the effect of cognitive behavioral group therapy for high risk students of internet addiction. Fifty-five middle school students were selected based on the scores of Young internet addiction test. Among 55 students, 15 students agreed to participate in our program and 17 students were randomly selected as control group. This 6-session program consisted of internet addiction education, training of self-monitoring and stimulus-control, engagement of pleasure activities and enhancement of self-esteem. The instrument used for evaluating the treatment efficacy were internet addiction test, self-report of time engaged in internet game, self-control scale, and self-efficacy scale, which were administered before and after the treatment. Group differences were analyzed using ANCOVA. The results of this study were as followings: 1) There were significant differences between therapy group and control group in internet game time and self control; 2) There were also significant differences between two groups in internet game time during summer vacation(follow-up evaluation); 3) There were no significant differences in self efficacy and the level of internet addiction between two groups. On the basis of results, it was concluded that the cognitive-behavioral program for high risk students of internet addiction was effective in reducing internet game time and improving self control. Finally, implications of the present study were discussed.