Online Behavioural Addictions: Fact Or Fiction?

What methods and strategies can educators employ to address the issue of digital addiction among students in an educatio

What you'll learn

Uncover the impact of digital addiction on students' academic performance, mental health, and social interactions.

Master practical strategies to reduce digital addiction and foster a balanced digital lifestyle among students.

Develop skills to recognize and address the signs of digital addiction in students.

Gain insights into the latest research on digital addiction and its effects on young minds.

Requirements

This course does not necessitate any prior experience.

Description

This course aims to empower educators with knowledge and tools to confront digital addiction among their students. We begin by defining digital addiction, its signs and symptoms, and how it affects a student’s academic performance, psychological wellbeing, and social interactions.Next, we delve into the heart of the course – practical and effective strategies that educators can implement within their classrooms and schools.The course also emphasizes the necessity of open communication with students about their digital consumption. Educators will learn how to initiate these often sensitive conversations, offer empathetic support, and provide constructive guidance.By the end of this course, educators will be well-equipped with a comprehensive understanding of digital addiction and practical strategies to tackle it effectively within their educational settings.About the SpeakerMark Griffiths, a Chartered Psychologist, serves as the Director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University and specializes in behavioural addictions and cyberpsychology. He is renowned for his teaching, receiving the ‘Excellence in Teaching of Psychology Award’ from the British Psychological Society in 2006. He has held multiple administrative roles at the University and currently serves as the Psychology Research Co-ordinator. Besides his academic work, he consults with the gaming industry on responsible gambling and writes as a freelance journalist. He has supervised over 30 PhD students in topics ranging from behavioural addiction to mindfulness, using mixed methods for research. He earned his BSc in Psychology from the University of Bradford and his PhD from the University of Exeter, joining Nottingham Trent University in 1995 where he was awarded professorship in 2002.

Overview

Section 1: Online Behavioural Addictions: Fact or Fiction?

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Key Addiction Questions

Lecture 3 Addiction Components

Lecture 4 Genetic Risk Factors That May Facilitate Online Addictions

Lecture 5 Internet Addiction Prevalence

Lecture 6 Theories of Internet Addiction

Lecture 7 Internet Addiction Typology

Lecture 8 Internet Gaming Disorder Criteria

Lecture 9 Gaming Disorder

Lecture 10 Neurobiology of Online Addictions

Lecture 11 Conclusions

Lecture 12 Q&A

This course is designed for professionals who already have experience working with children or are interested in pursuing a career in this field.