Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to examine the efficacy of emotional regulation training on Internet addiction disorder with the moderating role of brain-behavioral systems. The current research is a quasi-experimental study that employs with a pre-test/post-test design with a control group and a follow-up period for its purposes. The statistical population of the research were Internet using students of the second educational level in Islamshahr in the second half of 2021(15-20 years old girls). The research participants were selected using a convenience purposive sampling and were then randomly assigned to three experimental groups (45 people) and three control groups (45 people). Revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Questionnaire (r-RST), Internet Addiction Inventory and Emotional Regulation Training scale were used to collect the data, which were then analyzed using SPSS v. 22. Findings: The findings indicated that emotional regulation training can significantly alleviate Internet addiction in three groups of behavioral activation system, brain inhibition and fight-flight-or-freeze response systems. Conclusion: The results of the study support the notion of using emotional regulation training to reduce internet addiction disorder in students.
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