Efficacy of EMDR among college students with internet addiction

The present research was designed to evaluate the psychotherapeutic efficacy of EMDR among college students with internet addiction. Two group randomized pre test-post test research design was employed in the Experimental study to evaluate the efficacy of EMDR among college students with internet addiction. A sample consisting of 30 college students, identified as internet addicts and given consent for the study were selected and assigned randomly into experimental (N=15) and wait list control group (N=15). The major tools utilized in the present research were Internet Addiction Test, General Health Questionnaire, Global Assessment Functioning Scale, and Online Diary. An EMDR was framed out and administered individually to the experimental group; whereas the control group was merely engaged with interactive sessions. The intervention proved to be efficacious in reducing the level of internet addiction and enhancing psychological well-being as well as psychosocial and occupational functioning of experimental group in comparison to the control group. The intervention was also found to be efficacious in enhancing the duration of sleep, social interaction, study and ameliorating uncontrolled internet use. Thus EMDR proved as a potential tool for successful coping of internet addiction enabling them to be productive global citizens.

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P. T. Sandheesh

Sandheesh, P. T (2020, January). Efficacy of EMDR among college students with internet addiction. Poster presented at the 4th EMDR Asia International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand