The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, doomscrolling, cyberchondriac behavior, depressive symptoms, and health anxiety among young adults. The study aims to promote healthier digital habits, psychological well-being, and improved daily functioning. Participants with elevated social media addiction will complete a 4-week intervention with one session per week. They will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a waitlist control group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to determine the program's effectiveness.
Age range: 18-29 years
No physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
Minimum score of 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
Minimum score of 23 on the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12)
Age below 18 or above 29 years
Presence of any physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
Score below 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
Score below 23 on the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12)