School-Based Intervention for Preventing Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents: A Scoping Review.

Purpose : This scoping review summarizes evidence on school-based interventions for preventing problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents and identifies research gaps. Method : We systematically searched for studies from inception to February 27, 2025, targeting universal, selective, and indic...

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Publicado en:Research on Social Work Practice Vol. 36; no. 7; pp. 1245 - 1277
Autores principales: Wang, Mingwei, Zhang, Huiping
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Oct2026
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          Center for Studies of Sociological Theory and Method, Renmin University of China, Beijing, P. R. China
          Department of Social Work, Renmin University of China, Beijing, P. R. China
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        North America
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        Internet addiction
        High schools
        Internet access
        Risk-taking behavior
        Adolescent health
        High school students
        Student health
        Health behavior
        Health education
        Health promotion
        School health services
        Cultural pluralism
        Adolescence
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          North America
          Asia
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          Elementary and Secondary Schools
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        adolescents
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      ab: Purpose : This scoping review summarizes evidence on school-based interventions for preventing problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents and identifies research gaps. Method : We systematically searched for studies from inception to February 27, 2025, targeting universal, selective, and indicated populations. A total of 35 studies were included (11 universal, 17 selective, 7 indicated). Results : Most studies were conducted in Asia. Across different levels of interventions—universal, selective, and indicated—there are different intervention goals, target populations, facilitators, implementation methods, and effect sizes. Nonetheless, most of them emphasized the importance of increasing awareness of the negative consequences of PIU, fostering appropriate attitudes and behaviors toward internet use, and teaching psychosocial skills for regulating internet use. Most interventions reported positive outcomes. Conclusion : School-based interventions are promising for preventing PIU. Future intervention studies should be extended to diverse regions, promote positive internet behaviors, integrate PIU in multi-risk frameworks, and enhance family and community involvement.
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