A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) FOR INTERNET GAMING DISORDER (IGD)

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The steadily increased number of individuals engaged excessively in gaming has raised public concern. Internet Classification Disease 11^th revision had included gaming disorder as an official diagnosis. The continuous grow of the number of individuals suffering from internet gaming disorder highlighted the importance of interventions in managing internet gaming disorder. Psychotherapies, pharmacotherapies, and combined therapies were among interventions that were proven to be effective in assisting individuals with internet gaming disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is among the interventions that have proven to be effective in managing internet gaming disorders. Therefore, this systematic literature review, conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework with the aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention in addressing Internet Gaming Disorder. A comprehensive search was conducted across two major databases, Scopus, and Web of Science. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions for Internet Gaming Disorders. A total of 60 studies were screened, of which 11 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The review highlighted three main areas: 1. To examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in reducing the symptoms of Internet gaming disorder: 2. To assess the adaptability of Cognitive Behavior Therapy across various cultural contexts and delivery methods, such as mobile applications in reducing Internet gaming disorder symptoms in various populations; 3. To evaluate the long-term impact and preventive potential of cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions in reducing the development and recurrence of Internet gaming disorders. The research findings are consistent, whereby cognitive behavioral therapy interventions whether standalone intervention or combined with other approach showed a significant reduction of internet gaming disorder symptoms in mental health, assisting in identifying cognitive distortion and maladaptive behaviors. In conclusion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a flexible, highly adaptable, reliable, and effective intervention for internet gaming disorders. The flexibility and adaptability of this approach enables it to be tailored to everyone that has different psychological profiles, personalities, different gaming habits and motivation levels.