Internet addiction has emerged as a prevalent global concern. Past studies have indicated that internet addiction negatively affects behavior, impacting mental and physical well-being. However, comprehensive, and systematic investigations into effective treatments are essential to address this issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) presents an intervention approach that targets thoughts, emotions, and cognition issues. This systematic literature review (SLR) focuses on the impact of CBT in addressing internet addiction. The review procedure includes five essential methodological steps: guided review methodology, research question development, searching strategies, identification, screening, and eligibility. Guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework, this review utilized the Scopus and ProQuest databases for article retrieval. Thematic analysis revealed three primary themes, namely: (1) CBT techniques; (2) types of intervention; and (3) CBT integration. These themes encompassed a total of 14 sub-themes. These findings elucidate the potential of CBT-based interventions in effectively treating internet addiction. This systematic study is anticipated to contribute to developing early intervention strategies for internet addiction, particularly among adolescents, due to the proven therapeutic efficacy of CBT approaches. Furthermore, these insights provide a foundation for future researchers to develop comprehensive programs in the field, thereby contributing to advancing knowledge and practice.
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