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Cybersex and
Infidelity Online: Implications for Evaluation and Treatment
Cyber-Disorders:
The Mental Health Concern for the New Millennium This study surveyed therapists who have treated clients suffering from cyber-related problems to gather outcome information on incidence rates and treatment. Five general subtypes of Internet addiction were categorized that include addictions to Cybersex, Cyber-relationships, online stock trading or gambling, information surfing, and computer games. Treatment strategies included cognitive-behavioral approaches, sexual offender therapy, marital and family therapy, social skills training, and pharmacological interventions. Finally, this paper examines the impact of cyber-disorders on future research, treatment, and public policy issues for the new millennium. Internet
Addiction: The Emergence of a New Disorder This article attempts to differentiate addictive from normal use of the Internet. The paper also documents significant behavioral and functional differences between those subjects classified as addicts and non-addicts. On-line addicts in this study spent an average of 38 hours per week on-line, mostly used interactive applications such as chat rooms and MUDs, and were unable to control their Internet usage which resulted in significant marital, academic, and job related problems. Internet Addiction:
Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment. This paper is geared towards mental health practitioners who have dealt with cases of Internet addiction in their clinical practice. This article outlines the complications to diagnosis of Internet addiction, a comprehensive evaluation procedure to assess for this disorder, and several treatment strategies for recovery.
What Makes the Internet
Addictive: Potential Explanations for Pathological Internet Use. This article discusses the psychological reinforcement of increased social support, engagement in unforbidden sexual fantasies through cybersex, and the ability to reinvent oneself through on-line personas that provide potential explanations for addictive Internet use. Addictive use of the
Internet: A Case that Breaks the Stereotype. This paper dispels the popular stereotype of the young, computer-savvy male as the prototypical Internet addict by outlining a case study of a 43 year old woman addicted to chat rooms which eventually destroys her 17 year marriage. The Relationship
between Internet Addiction and Depression. This study showed that levels of depression as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) correlated with pathological Internet use. This article discusses implications for assessment and treatment planning in cases where a primary psychiatric condition is related to a subsequent impulse control problem such as pathological Internet use. Internet
Addiction: Personality Traits Associated with Its Development. This paper utilizes the 16PF to measure potential personality traits using associated with compulsive Internet use. Preliminary findings are presented and treatment implications are discussed. Interventions for
pathological and deviant behavior within an online community. This paper investigates the potential of using on-line interventions including e-mail consultation and real-time chat for addictive and deviant behavior. Preliminary findings are presented and treatment implications are discussed. Hooked
on the Net A Time Magazine article outlining the problems with Internet misuse in the workplace and among families. Researchers
find sad, lonely people on the Internet A New York Times article about surprising results of the Carnagie Mellon Study that found increased levels of depression and loneliness after a two-year study of Internet users. Related links are provided. Is the Internet
Addictive? A Computerworld article that conducts an extensive Q&A with Dr. Kimberly Young Sex, Lies, and Techno Escapes
ABCNEWS story why people can't stay offline.
As famous names and established companies get involved, opposition to Internet gambling is appealing to crumble.
Internet
Addiction: Is it just this month's hang-wringer for worryworts, or a genuine
problem? A Computerworld Magazine article that examines the symptoms and existence of Internet addiction. The article contains extensive quotes from leaders in the field.
Is the Internet Addictive, or Are Addicts Using the Internet? This paper is an overview of current research findings and an attempt to explore some of the possible explanations for this phenomena. Factors related to what makes the Internet attractive and who is most at risk for becoming addicted are discussed. Why is This Thing Eating My Life? Computer and Cyberspace Addiction by Dr. John Suler Dr. Suler examines the Palace, a forum which provides graphical interface where participants create personal avatars (cartoon like characters ) which interact among other avatars in a visually rich environment. His paper examines why some people might become addicted to that type of environment in terms of how this activity fulfills all of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Computer
and Cyberspace Addiction This article examines the multiple definitions and clarifies several common warning signs of computer/Internet addiction. Computer Addictions Entangle Students This article appeared in the American Psychological Association’s trade newspaper, The APA Monitor and focuses on college students suffer from academic failure and poor social relationships due to Internet misuse. home
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