{"product_id":"internet-addiction-in-children-and-adolescents-risk-factors-assessment-and-treatment-paperback","title":"Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents: Risk Factors, Assessment, and Treatment - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKimberly S. Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCristiano Nabuco de Abreu\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital technologies impacts children and adolescents. Experts in the field examine the research that shows the social, cognitive, developmental, and academic problems that can result when children spend excessive time in front of screens. As a whole, the book provides an invaluable resource for those who need to assess, treat, and prevent Internet addiction in children and adolescents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternet Addiction in Children and Adolescents: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides tools that help predict a child's level of risk for media-related problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines how to diagnose and differentiate Internet addiction from other psychiatric conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores evidence-based treatment approaches and how to distinguish pathology from normal development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to create inpatient treatment programs and therapies to address media addiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the psychological, social, and family conditions for those most at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluates the effects of the excessive use of electronic games and the Internet on brain development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the physical risks that result from excessive media use and strategies for combating the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines school-based initiatives that employ policies and procedures designed to increase awareness of excessive media use and help educators identify students who misuse technology, and that provide strategies of intervention and communication with parents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifies signs of problem Internet behavior such as aggressive behavior, lying about screen use, and a preference for screen time over social interactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlines the risk factors for developing Internet addiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides strategies for treatment and prevention in family, school, and community settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioners and researchers in psychology, social work, school counseling, child and family therapy, and nursing will appreciate this book's thorough review of Internet addiction among children and adolescents. The book also serves as an engaging supplement in courses on media psychology, addiction counseling, abnormal psychology, school counseling, social issues, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9.18 x 6.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 12, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130170052743,"sku":"9780826133724","price":151.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/07c5756ac022b466fc456e4ed3b417d1.webp?v=1732608898","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/internet-addiction-in-children-and-adolescents-risk-factors-assessment-and-treatment-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}