Exploring the Neural, Psychological and Interpersonal Mechanisms of Self-Control in Behavioral Addictions

In the field of addiction research, understanding the link between impaired self-control and various addictive disorders is crucial. Addiction is characterized by impaired self-control over behaviors directed toward addictive targets, as well as behaviors in pursuit of other rewards (e.g., money). Impaired executive control has been observed in various forms of addictive disorders, including Internet gaming disorders, gambling disorders, Internet addiction, and short video addiction. It is becoming increasingly clear that the processes of self-control are fundamentally linked to the psychological and neurological aspects of these addictions. Yet, despite significant advances, the absence of an overarching theoretical framework that unifies neurobiological research with the evolution and treatment of self-control in behavioral addictions highlights existing gaps in our current understanding. In particular, greater integration between neurobiological findings and clinical models of affect regulation, attachment, personality functioning, and interpersonal processes may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of self-control in behavioral addictions.This Research Topic aims to deepen our understanding of self-control changes during the progression of behavioral addiction as well as the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these changes. The emphasis will be on studies that employ robust and innovative methodologies, such as large-scale prospective studies, clinical investigations, and theoretical contributions capable of elucidating the causes and consequences of self-control alterations in the development or recovery phases of behavioral addictions.To gather further insights into the dynamic changes in self-control across various stages of behavioral addictions, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:• Neurobiological underpinnings of cognitive, affective, motivational, and behavioral aspects of self-control in behavioral addictions• Predisposing mechanisms of self-control impairments in behavioral addictions• The trajectory of losing and regaining self-control related to addictive behaviors• Novel research methods in addiction studies, such as computational approaches, ecological momentary assessments, and biomarkers• Translational research on psychological interventions (including attachment-based, mentalization-informed, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and other approaches), medication development, and brain stimulation• Neurobiology of responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments• Individual differences related to self-control in behavioral addictions• Clinical, developmental, interpersonal, and psychodynamic perspectives on self-control, affect regulation, attachment processes, personality functioning, and recovery in behavioral addictions.The topic editors welcome a variety of manuscript types, including research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Topic editors: Jing Chen, Wei Lei, Yi Huang, Yiqun Guo, Fanny Guglielmucci Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/72808/exploring-the-neural-psychological-and-interpersonal-mechanisms-of-self-control-in-behavioral-addictions