Asian University implemented the prevention and treatment of Internet addiction in two middle schools in Taichung City. Within 6 weeks, Internet addiction was reduced by 30%, and bullying was reduced by 23.5%. A consultation line was established to expand services.
In order to effectively prevent Internet addiction, Asia University (Taiwan) cooperates with the Taichung Municipal Government Education Bureau. This semester implements service learning of small group counseling in Taichung City Dali High Central China and Wufeng Guangfu Middle School. Master of Psychology students use what they have learned to design a "smart online, happy learning" program, which was implemented for 6 weeks and used for small group counselling services. The results show that the Internet addiction rate is effectively reduced by 30%, and the associated campus bullying has also been reduced by 23. 5%, the proportion of online games longer than 3 hours per day decreased by 10%, and the evaluation of students' efficiency in controlling Internet access also increased significantly, showing that Internet addiction prevention and control functions are significant.
Cai Jinfa, the president of Asia University, pointed out that recently, because of women's addiction to the Internet, there have been constant parent-child conflicts and even suicides. The Asian University's Internet Addiction Prevention Center has set up an Internet Addiction Prevention Advisory Line (04) 2339-8781, From Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 am and from 1 pm to 5 pm, 29 volunteers who have received counselling and training from the Internet Addiction Prevention Center will provide consultation services to the public. "This is the only Internet addiction prevention consultation line in the country!" , Welcome the public or parents to make more use.
The Ministry of Education commissioned Asian universities and successful universities to conduct a 103-year survey of Internet use behavior among primary and secondary school students. It was found that the percentage of elementary school students with game addiction was 6.9%, that of elementary school students was 11.8%, and that of high school students was 9.7%. High, the more bullying behavior. Asian University established the Internet Addiction Prevention Center for this purpose, and cooperated with the Institute of Behavioral Medicine of Cheng Kung University to develop a group plan for "Smart Internet, Happy Learning". This semester, Taichung City Dali High School and Wufeng Guangfu Elementary and Middle School implemented small group counselling services. To study, this (21st) day will be held at the Asian University of Technology "Smart Internet, Happiness Learning" service achievement presentation, students who take courses on Internet addiction prevention and control will report the results and reflection of service learning programs.
Ke Huizhen, deputy principal of the University of Asia and director of the Internet Addiction Prevention Center, said that the service learning results of the implementation of small group counseling in two countries and high schools this semester showed that for students at high risk of online game addiction, after group coaching, games were played. The percentage of addictives decreased by 30%, and the proportion of online games that were longer than 3 hours per day also decreased from 47.2% to 37.1%, a decrease of 10%. The effectiveness of students' restraint on the Internet increased significantly, and the incidence of campus bullying behavior also decreased by 23.5%. Group tutoring courses have also been acknowledged by students. Students participating in group tutoring often say: "I learned the benefits of smart online habits and the disadvantages of not smart online", "I learned to find temptation situations, and manage time well", " "Learn to control the internet" and "Know how to refuse to play when bored or invited by friends."
Huang Xiuqin, principal of Guangfu Elementary and Middle School, pointed out that the prevalence of the Internet is a trend of the times, and that important tools for student learning cannot disappear. With the increasing seriousness of Internet addiction among elementary and high school students, early treatment must be provided. Asia University can use small groups Learning and providing professional knowledge of Internet addiction prevention is a blessing for middle school students with severe Internet addiction.