Res@t: Resource-Strengthening Training for Adolescents with Problematic Digital-Media Use and their Parents

TY - JOUR

T1 - Res@t: Resource-Strengthening Training for Adolescents with Problematic Digital-Media Use and their Parents

AU - Paschke, Kerstin

AU - Cloes, Jan Ole

AU - Thomasius, Rainer

PY - 2023/4/13

Y1 - 2023/4/13

N2 - Aims: Given rising prevalence of digital-media related disorders (DMRD, i. e. the problematic use of digital games, social media, and streaming platforms) in children and adolescents, the new therapy program Res@t (Resource strengthening program for adolescents with DMRD and their parents) aims to close a significant evidence-based treatment gap. It addresses affected adolescents and their parents in different settings. Methods: Res@t is a fully manualized CBT program based on current research results and clinical experiences. It was initially developed for adolescents with problematic gaming (Res@t-A) and their parents (Res@t-P) in a face-to-face group setting. A digital translation into a fully automated application (Res@t digital [Res@pp]) should allow support independently of available local therapy options or the use within blended therapy. Besides DMRD symptom reduction in adolescents through Res@t-A, Res@t-P shall increase parental self-efficacy. Pilot-study data of Res@t-P within a pre-post-follow-up design showed promising effects on a decrease of parental stress perception and an increase of family functioning, as well as on DMRD symptom reduction in affected adolescents. However, a missing control group and rather small sample size reduces interpretability. Res@t-A is currently being evaluated within a comparable design. Multi-center randomized controlled studies are planned to evaluate the effectiveness of all offline and digital program versions. Conclusion: Res@t is the first manualized treatment program focusing on adolescents with DMRD and their parents for different settings (group therapy, digital application). Effective treatments addressing both target groups are highly warranted.

AB - Aims: Given rising prevalence of digital-media related disorders (DMRD, i. e. the problematic use of digital games, social media, and streaming platforms) in children and adolescents, the new therapy program Res@t (Resource strengthening program for adolescents with DMRD and their parents) aims to close a significant evidence-based treatment gap. It addresses affected adolescents and their parents in different settings. Methods: Res@t is a fully manualized CBT program based on current research results and clinical experiences. It was initially developed for adolescents with problematic gaming (Res@t-A) and their parents (Res@t-P) in a face-to-face group setting. A digital translation into a fully automated application (Res@t digital [Res@pp]) should allow support independently of available local therapy options or the use within blended therapy. Besides DMRD symptom reduction in adolescents through Res@t-A, Res@t-P shall increase parental self-efficacy. Pilot-study data of Res@t-P within a pre-post-follow-up design showed promising effects on a decrease of parental stress perception and an increase of family functioning, as well as on DMRD symptom reduction in affected adolescents. However, a missing control group and rather small sample size reduces interpretability. Res@t-A is currently being evaluated within a comparable design. Multi-center randomized controlled studies are planned to evaluate the effectiveness of all offline and digital program versions. Conclusion: Res@t is the first manualized treatment program focusing on adolescents with DMRD and their parents for different settings (group therapy, digital application). Effective treatments addressing both target groups are highly warranted.

U2 - https://doi.org/10.1024/0939-5911/a000810

DO - https://doi.org/10.1024/0939-5911/a000810

M3 - SCORING: Journal article

VL - 69

SP - 75

EP - 85

JO - SUCHT

JF - SUCHT

SN - 0939-5911

IS - 2

ER -