Internet AddictionNCT07683052
Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Based Psychoeducation Program on Internet Addiction and Academic Procrastination Tendency in Nursing Students
A study testing Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program in people with Internet Addiction and Procrastination, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program on internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency among undergraduate nursing students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Internet Addiction, Procrastination
- What is being tested?
- Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2025to 31 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older
- Being enrolled as a nursing student in a Faculty of Nursing
- Willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Being currently under psychological intervention (e.g., psychoeducation, psychotherapy) or psychiatric treatment
- Participant Discontinuation Criteria (Withdrawal Criteria):
- Incomplete or incorrectly completed data collection forms
- Missing two consecutive intervention sessions
- Receiving a psychiatric diagnosis during the study period
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Health Sciences University Gülhane Faculty of Nursing
Ankara, 06010
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Cognitive Behavioral Based Psychoeducation Program on Internet Addiction and Academic Procrastination Tendency Among Nursing Students
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program on internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency among undergraduate nursing students.
Read the detailed description
Internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency are increasingly common problems among university students and may negatively affect academic performance, psychological well-being, and professional development. Nursing students are considered a high-risk group due to intensive academic workload and frequent exposure to digital technologies. Cognitive behavioral approaches are widely used in addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors associated with problematic internet use and procrastination; however, evidence regarding structured psychoeducation programs based on this approach among nursing students is limited.
This randomized controlled experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up design was conducted between November 2025 and January 2026 at the Faculty of Nursing of a public university in Ankara, Türkiye. The study population consisted of undergraduate nursing students, and a total of 56 participants were included, with 28 assigned to the intervention group and 28 to the control group through random allocation.
The intervention group received a cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program consisting of eight weekly sessions. Each session lasted 90 minutes and was delivered face-to-face in a group format. For implementation purposes, the intervention group was divided into three smaller subgroups. The program focused on increasing awareness of internet use behaviors, identifying cognitive distortions, developing time management skills, and improving coping strategies. The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.
Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, and the Academic Procrastination Tendency Scale. Measurements were obtained at three time points: baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and one month after the intervention (follow-up). In the control group, assessments were conducted in parallel with the intervention group.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. Normality of data distribution was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Depending on the distribution characteristics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U test, Friedman test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used. Post-hoc analyses with Bonferroni correction were applied where appropriate. Statistical significance was set at p<0,05.
- Conditions
- Internet Addiction, Procrastination
- Being tested
- Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program
- Keywords
- Internet Addiction, Procrastination, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nursing Students, Mental Health Nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation ProgramBehavioural
A structured cognitive behavioral psychoeducation program was implemented. The program focused on enhancing awareness of emotions and thoughts, identifying and managing automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions, and improving coping skills.
Each session included a brief mood check, review of the previous session, feedback on homework assignments, and structured psychoeducational activities. At the end of each session, new homework was assigned and the session was summarized.
The intervention incorporated cognitive restructuring exercises, relaxation techniques, problem-solving strategies, and time management training. The program aimed to reduce internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency among nursing students.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in the intervention group received an eight-session cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program. The program was delivered face-to-face once a week in 90-minute group sessions. Participants were divided into three small subgroups for implementation.
This program was structured to enhance participants' awareness of emotions and thoughts and to develop skills in identifying and managing automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions. In addition to theoretical content, the program included practical activities based on a cognitive behavioral approach. It also incorporated relaxation exercises and training aimed at improving problem-solving and time management skills. Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up in parallel with the intervention group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Internet Addiction Severity Assessed by Young Internet Addiction Test - Short Form
Internet addiction severity was measured using the Young Internet Addiction Test - Short Form, a 12-item Likert-type scale. The total score ranges from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater levels of internet addiction severity.
Measured: Baseline, week 8 (post-intervention), and 1-month follow-up
Academic Procrastination Tendency Assessed by Academic Procrastination Scale
Academic procrastination tendency was measured using a 16-item Likert-type Academic Procrastination Scale. The total score ranges from 16 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater academic procrastination tendency.
Measured: Baseline, week 8 (post-intervention), and 1-month follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Nov 2025
- Primary completion31 Jan 2026
- Study completion31 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Internet AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study was a randomized controlled experimental study with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments, including intervention and control groups. Simple randomization was used to assign participants to either the intervention or control group.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ümmühan Dikililer, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Investigators
- Emine Öksüz, PhD, Principal investigator, Health Sciences University Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07683052
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-28
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Young KS; Internet addiction: the emergence of a new clinical disorder; CyberPsychology & Behavior; 1998; 1; 237-244
Balkıs M; Öğretmen adaylarının davranışlarındaki erteleme eğiliminin düşünme ve karar verme tarzları ile ilişkisi; Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi; 2006; Yayınlanmamış doktora tezi
Aitken M E; A personality profile of the college student procrastinator; University of Pittsburgh; 1982; Dissertation Abstracts International; 43; 722
Kutlu M, Savci M, Demir Y, Aysan F; Young İnternet Bağımlılığı Testi Kısa Formu'nun Türkçe uyarlaması: Üniversite öğrencileri ve ergenlerde geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması; Anadolu Psikiyatri Dergisi; 2016; 17; 69-76
Pawlikowski M, Altstötter-Gleich C, Brand M; Validation and psychometric properties of a short version of Young's Internet Addiction Test; Computers in Human Behavior; 2013; 29; 1212-1223
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Cognitive Behavioral Based Psychoeducation Program on Internet Addiction and Academic Procrastination Tendency Among Nursing Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07683052
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-28
- Conditions
- Internet Addiction, Procrastination
- Keywords
- Internet Addiction, Procrastination, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nursing Students, Mental Health Nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program on internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency among undergraduate nursing students.
Detailed description
Internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency are increasingly common problems among university students and may negatively affect academic performance, psychological well-being, and professional development. Nursing students are considered a high-risk group due to intensive academic workload and frequent exposure to digital technologies. Cognitive behavioral approaches are widely used in addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors associated with problematic internet use and procrastination; however, evidence regarding structured psychoeducation programs based on this approach among nursing students is limited.
This randomized controlled experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up design was conducted between November 2025 and January 2026 at the Faculty of Nursing of a public university in Ankara, Türkiye. The study population consisted of undergraduate nursing students, and a total of 56 participants were included, with 28 assigned to the intervention group and 28 to the control group through random allocation.
The intervention group received a cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program consisting of eight weekly sessions. Each session lasted 90 minutes and was delivered face-to-face in a group format. For implementation purposes, the intervention group was divided into three smaller subgroups. The program focused on increasing awareness of internet use behaviors, identifying cognitive distortions, developing time management skills, and improving coping strategies. The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period.
Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, and the Academic Procrastination Tendency Scale. Measurements were obtained at three time points: baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and one month after the intervention (follow-up). In the control group, assessments were conducted in parallel with the intervention group.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. Normality of data distribution was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Depending on the distribution characteristics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U test, Friedman test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used. Post-hoc analyses with Bonferroni correction were applied where appropriate. Statistical significance was set at p<0,05.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study was a randomized controlled experimental study with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments, including intervention and control groups. Simple randomization was used to assign participants to either the intervention or control group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation ProgramParticipants in the intervention group received an eight-session cognitive behavioral approach-based psychoeducation program. The program was delivered face-to-face once a week in 90-minute group sessions. Participants were divided into three small subgroups for implementation. This program was structured to enhance participants' awareness of emotions and thoughts and to develop skills in identifying and managing automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions. In addition to theoretical content, the program included practical activities based on a cognitive behavioral approach. It also incorporated relaxation exercises and training aimed at improving problem-solving and time management skills. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up in parallel with the intervention group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older
- Being enrolled as a nursing student in a Faculty of Nursing
- Willing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Being currently under psychological intervention (e.g., psychoeducation, psychotherapy) or psychiatric treatment
- Incomplete or incorrectly completed data collection forms
- Missing two consecutive intervention sessions
- Receiving a psychiatric diagnosis during the study period
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation ProgramA structured cognitive behavioral psychoeducation program was implemented. The program focused on enhancing awareness of emotions and thoughts, identifying and managing automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions, and improving coping skills. Each session included a brief mood check, review of the previous session, feedback on homework assignments, and structured psychoeducational activities. At the end of each session, new homework was assigned and the session was summarized. The intervention incorporated cognitive restructuring exercises, relaxation techniques, problem-solving strategies, and time management training. The program aimed to reduce internet addiction and academic procrastination tendency among nursing students. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Internet Addiction Severity Assessed by Young Internet Addiction Test - Short Form
Time frame: Baseline, week 8 (post-intervention), and 1-month follow-up
Internet addiction severity was measured using the Young Internet Addiction Test - Short Form, a 12-item Likert-type scale. The total score ranges from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater levels of internet addiction severity.
Academic Procrastination Tendency Assessed by Academic Procrastination Scale
Time frame: Baseline, week 8 (post-intervention), and 1-month follow-up
Academic procrastination tendency was measured using a 16-item Likert-type Academic Procrastination Scale. The total score ranges from 16 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater academic procrastination tendency.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Jul 2026.
- BackgroundYoung KS; Internet addiction: the emergence of a new clinical disorder; CyberPsychology & Behavior; 1998; 1; 237-244
- BackgroundBalkıs M; Öğretmen adaylarının davranışlarındaki erteleme eğiliminin düşünme ve karar verme tarzları ile ilişkisi; Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi; 2006; Yayınlanmamış doktora tezi
- BackgroundAitken M E; A personality profile of the college student procrastinator; University of Pittsburgh; 1982; Dissertation Abstracts International; 43; 722
- BackgroundKutlu M, Savci M, Demir Y, Aysan F; Young İnternet Bağımlılığı Testi Kısa Formu'nun Türkçe uyarlaması: Üniversite öğrencileri ve ergenlerde geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması; Anadolu Psikiyatri Dergisi; 2016; 17; 69-76
- BackgroundPawlikowski M, Altstötter-Gleich C, Brand M; Validation and psychometric properties of a short version of Young's Internet Addiction Test; Computers in Human Behavior; 2013; 29; 1212-1223
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Emine Öksüz, PhD principal investigator
Health Sciences University Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program in people with Internet Addiction and Procrastination, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Internet Addiction Severity Assessed by Young Internet Addiction Test - Short Form (time frame: Baseline, week 8 (post-intervention), and 1-month follow-up). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07683052, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jul 2026.