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Internet addiction
312 pages
A comprehensive, clinical deep-dive into the mechanics and treatment of our most modern compulsions.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-lit, meticulously organized lecture hall led by leading experts in behavioral psychology. The pace is steady and methodical, building a sturdy theoretical foundation before moving into practical, evidence-based treatments. It lacks the sensationalism of pop-psychology, opting instead for a sobering, objective, and highly analytical mood that respects the complexity of the human mind in the digital age. The prose is academic and precise, designed for utility rather than entertainment. It is an essential, pragmatic resource that will deeply satisfy clinicians, therapists, and psychology students who want to move beyond the panic of screen time and understand the actual clinical mechanics of digital compulsion and recovery.
- Mood
- serious
- academic
- sobering
- pragmatic
- Tone
- clinical
- objective
- authoritative
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the psychology of compulsion · digital age anxieties · clinical intervention · behavioral pathology
- The writing
- Academic, precise, and heavily structured, prioritizing clarity and evidence over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- Moves from a sobering assessment of digital compulsions to a pragmatic, solution-oriented framework for healing.
- Who it's for
- Mental health professionals, psychology students, and clinicians seeking evidence-based frameworks for modern behavioral addictions.
Content notes
- discussion of pornography
- gambling addiction
- mental health struggles
- compulsive behavior
About the book
"Internet addiction is an emergent disorder in the psychiatric and psychological fields. This book provides a theoretical framework to understand how to define and conceptualize compulsive use of the Internet from a clinical perspective. With various theoretical models from the psychiatric, psychological, communication, and sociological fields, it explores the prevalence of the disorder and the most addictive or problematic online applications, such as online pornography, Internet gambling, and online games. Evidenced-based treatment approaches are provided as well. A must-have for every clinician"--Provided by publisher.
Description from Open Library.
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