Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria
Ndidi M. Ofole 1 *
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1 Department of Counselling and Human Development Studie, Faculty of Education,University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, Online First, pp. 1-16
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774

Article Type: Research Article

Published Online: 15 Jul 2025

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This study examined the effectiveness of Psychoeducation and Dialectical Behaviour therapy [DBT] in managing problematic internet [PIU] use symptoms among peer rejected adolescents in inNigeria. Pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was adopted. Ninety adolescents with age range of 10-18 years who met the inclusion criteria were purposively drawn from three Senior Secondary School one located in Ibadan North Local Government Area. Three instruments namely; Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire, Peer Rejection Scale and Socio-Economic Status Scale were used for data collection. The three groups were randomly assigned into treatment conditions. The experimental groups were exposed to ten sessions of intervention using either Psychoeducation or DBT while the control group was not treated. The intervention which was conducted for ten weeks (one session of 2 hours per weeks). Statistical tool was analysis of covariance and hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The results showed that the interventions were potentially effective in treating adolescents' PIU (excessive and dysregulated use of interactive media and electronic devices behaviours compared to those in the control group and the improvements were maintained at follow-up. The female participants displayed lower PIU than their male counterparts. Participants from low SES background gained more in therapy. The study provided preliminary evidence to suggest the effectiveness of psychoeducation and DBT in modifying the domains of PIU (obsession, neglect, and control disorder), however, DBT was more potent than psychoeducation. It was recommended that screening should be done to identify students who have PIU in schools and counselling psychologists should utilise these two interventions to modify problematic internet use behaviour.
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Problematic internet use Psychoeducation. Dialectical behaviour therapy adolescents in Nigeria
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Reference: Ofole, N. M. (2025). Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
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Reference: Ofole NM. Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Ofole NM. Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
In-text citation: (Ofole, 2025)
Reference: Ofole, Ndidi M.. "Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (2025). https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
In-text citation: (Ofole, 2025)
Reference: Ofole, N. M. (2025). Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
In-text citation: (Ofole, 2025)
Reference: Ofole, Ndidi M. "Psychoeducation and dialectical behavioural therapy: Managing problematic internet use among peer rejected in-school adolescents in Nigeria". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533774
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