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Journal
Journal of Education and Teaching Learning
ISSN
e-ISSN 2986-3015 · p-ISSN 2986-3791
Issue
Vol.4 No.1 July (2026)
Section
Articles
Pages
1682-1688
Article ID
393
Submitted
30-07-2026
Published
15-05-2026
Language
English
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
DOI
10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.393

Behavioral Counseling To Reduce Smartphone Addiction In Childern

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  • Laila Maharani Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung image/svg+xml
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.393

Keywords:

behavioral contract; children; gadget addiction; self-management

Abstract

Uncontrolled gadget use in children can lead to addiction, characterized by difficulty limiting screen time and impaired learning or social activities. This study analyzes the implementation of behavioral counseling in reducing gadget addiction through a narrative literature review. Findings indicate that gadget addiction is a learned behavior maintained by pleasurable reinforcement. Behavioral counseling reduces this behavior by identifying antecedent-behavior-consequence patterns, monitoring usage, establishing behavioral contracts, applying positive reinforcement, controlling stimuli, and developing alternative activities. Intervention effectiveness is strengthened when parents and teachers consistently enforce rules and model healthy technology use. Ultimately, behavioral counseling aims to establish controlled, functional, and developmentally appropriate digital habits.

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    Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung ROR

    • Conceptualization
    • Methodology
    • Project administration
    • Writing – original draft
    • Resources

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[1] American Academy of Pediatrics. (2025). Screen time guidelines. American Academy of Pediatrics.

[2] Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.

[3] Ding, K., Li, H., & Yang, J. (2023). Digital addiction intervention for children and adolescents: A scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(6), 4777. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph20064777

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[9] Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan.

[10] Vossen, H. G. M., & Finkenauer, C. (2024). Parenting and problematic social media use: A systematic review. Current Addiction Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s40429-024-00559-x

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[12] Young, K. S. (1998). Internet addiction: The emergence of a new clinical disorder. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 1(3), 237–244. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.1998.1.237.

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15-05-2026

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Vol.4 No.1 July (2026)

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https://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0000-mjpjetl.v4i1.3932

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  2. Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. Google Scholar
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  4. Komalasari, G., Wahyuni, E., & Karsih. (2018). Teori dan teknik konseling. Indeks. Google Scholar
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  6. Nursalim, M. (2013). Strategi dan intervensi konseling. Akademia Permata. Google Scholar
  7. Rohmah, Q. A. N., & Santoso, A. (2024). Penerapan teknik kontrak perilaku dalam mengurangi kecanduan gadget pada anak. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat. Google Scholar
  8. Sari, R. H. (2021). Penerapan konseling behavioristik dengan teknik self-management untuk mengurangi perilaku adiksi penggunaan gadget pada peserta didik. Modeling: Jurnal Program Studi PGMI. Google Scholar
  9. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan. Google Scholar
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  12. Young, K. S. (1998). Internet addiction: The emergence of a new clinical disorder. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 1(3), 237–244. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.1998.1.237. DOI Google Scholar

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Laila Maharani (2026). Behavioral Counseling To Reduce Smartphone Addiction In Childern. Journal of Education and Teaching Learning, 4(1), 1682–1688. https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.393

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