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Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy

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Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy

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Technology addiction, marked by the excessive and uncontrolled use of digital devices, is increasingly recognized as a behavioral disorder influenced by underlying cognitive mechanisms. Among these, metacognition—the system responsible for monitoring and regulating cognitive processes—emerges as a critical factor. Empirical findings highlight the role of maladaptive metacognitive beliefs, particularly regarding uncontrollability, danger, and the need for thought control, in sustaining technology-related addictive behaviors. Despite the theoretical alignment between these findings and the principles of Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), clinical applications of MCT in technology addiction remain limited. This letter underscores the potential of MCT as a structured, evidence-based intervention targeting dysfunctional metacognitive patterns in technology use. Given the expanding digital landscape, incorporating metacognitive frameworks into prevention and treatment strategies is imperative. The underutilization of MCT in this domain represents both a clinical gap and a research opportunity that warrants immediate attention.

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Temmuz 2025

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12 Ağustos 2025

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Yıl 2026 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1

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APA
Özçoban, B. Ö., Çökmüş, F. P., & Aydın, O. (2026). Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 13(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1736165
AMA
1.Özçoban BÖ, Çökmüş FP, Aydın O. Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy. CBU-SBED. 2026;13(1):1-4. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1736165
Chicago
Özçoban, Bihter Özge, Fikret Poyraz Çökmüş, ve Orkun Aydın. 2026. “Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy”. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 13 (1): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1736165.
EndNote
Özçoban BÖ, Çökmüş FP, Aydın O (01 Mart 2026) Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 13 1 1–4.
IEEE
[1]B. Ö. Özçoban, F. P. Çökmüş, ve O. Aydın, “Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy”, CBU-SBED, c. 13, sy 1, ss. 1–4, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.34087/cbusbed.1736165.
ISNAD
Özçoban, Bihter Özge - Çökmüş, Fikret Poyraz - Aydın, Orkun. “Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy”. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 13/1 (01 Mart 2026): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1736165.
JAMA
1.Özçoban BÖ, Çökmüş FP, Aydın O. Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy. CBU-SBED. 2026;13:1–4.
MLA
Özçoban, Bihter Özge, vd. “Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy”. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 13, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 1-4, doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1736165.
Vancouver
1.Bihter Özge Özçoban, Fikret Poyraz Çökmüş, Orkun Aydın. Metacognitive Approaches to Technology Addiction: The Overlooked Role of Metacognitive Therapy. CBU-SBED. 01 Mart 2026;13(1):1-4. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1736165