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Internet addiction : a handbook and guide to evaluation and treatment /

"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, psy...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Abreu, Cristiano Nabuco de, Young, Kimberly S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2011]
Series:Wiley Online Library.
Subjects:
Behavior, Addictive > psychology.
Internet > utilization.
Behavior, Addictive > diagnosis.
Behavior, Addictive > therapy.
Internet addiction > Treatment.
Internet addiction.
Medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Compulsive Behavior.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 289 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:0470892242 (electronic bk.)
1118013999 (electronic bk.)
9780470892244 (electronic bk.)
9781118013991 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1002/9781118013991