Improving the Effectiveness of Smartphone Addiction Treatment Program for Adolescents: Implications from Focus Group Interviews
Title
Improving the Effectiveness of Smartphone Addiction Treatment Program for Adolescents: Implications from Focus Group Interviews
Author(s)
전혜숙
; 전종설
Keyword
스마트폰 중독
; 치료 프로그램
; 포커스 그룹 인터뷰
; 청소년
; Smartphone Addiction
; Treatment Program
; Focus Group Interview
; Adolescents
Publication Year
2017-09-30
Publisher
Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs
Citation
Health and Social Welfare Review Vol.37 No.3, pp.459-494
Abstract
This study aimed to explore ways of improving the effectiveness of smartphone addiction treatment programs for adolescents based on field experts' knowledge and clinical experience. A focus group interview was conducted with nine field experts in an institution specializing in the treatment of adolescents’ Internet and smartphone addiction. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The following seven themes were derived: 1)improving self-awareness and motivation for change, 2) providing alternatives to smartphone use and enhancing subjects’ sense of accomplishment and self-esteem, 3)providing a program framework suitable for subjects and their characteristics, 4)strengthening the capacity of clinicians, 5) empowering program operators and encouraging support from parents and peers, 6)establishing collaborative partnerships with schools, and 7)providing affiliated services. Based on these findings, the following specific methods for improving the effectiveness of smartphone addiction treatment programs for adolescents were suggested: providing alternative activities such as physical activities, music, art, etc.; applying program composition and cognitive behavioral theory considering the characteristics of the youth; providing practical training and education to program operators; implementing educational and engagement activities to encourage parents’ and friends’ cooperation; composition and implementation of the program with the cooperation of schools; and provision of linked services with related institutions, such as hospitals