Table 2 Interview questions.

From: The experiences of counselors caring for children and adolescents with problematic smartphone use

Category

Questions

Opening question

Please introduce yourself, including your current work

Introductory question

Please share your experience in intervention programs or counseling for PSU

Transition questions

What are the main characteristics of parents who request participation in PSU counseling or programs?

Were there any particularly memorable parents? Please tell us about your experience

Key questions

Main question

How was the experience of conducting counseling/intervention programs for school-age children and adolescents with PSU?

How was the counseling/program operated for school-age children and adolescents with PSU?

What were the good points of the counseling/program for school-age children and adolescents with PSU?

What should be improved about the counseling/program for school-age children and adolescents with PSU?

Supplementary questions

What are the characteristics of parents who exacerbate children's PSU?

What are the characteristics of parents who relieve children's PSU?

Ending questions

What are the most important things that we have discussed today?

Is there something important that we did not discuss?

  1. PSU problematic smartphone use.