Clinical Psychology Review Volume 52, March 2017, Pages 69–76 Richard J.E. James, Richard J. Tunney, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2016.11.010 Highlights Research into behavioural addictions rarely focuses on behaviour. We argue that research on gambling may not generalise to other behavioural addictions because the schedules of reinforcement may not be comparable. The review explores the application of gambling to […]
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DOI: 10.4236/sn.2017.61001 Author(s) Anik Ferron1, Yvan Lussier1*, Stéphane Sabourin2, Audrey Brassard3 Affiliation(s) 1Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada. 2Université Laval, Québec, Canada. 3Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada. ABSTRACT Although adults in romantic relationships currently show more openness to online sexual behaviors [1], these behaviors can nevertheless increase couple conflicts and instability [2]. In the […]
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J Behav Addict. 2016 Dec;5(4):614-622. doi: 10.1556/2006.5.2016.079. Epub 2016 Nov 10. Konkolÿ Thege B1,2, Hodgins DC1, Wild TC3. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/2006.5.2016.079 Abstract Background and aims The aims of this study were (a) to describe the prevalence of single versus multiple addiction problems in a large representative sample and (b) to identify distinct subgroups of people experiencing substance-related and […]
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I thought I’d give back with a 90 day report. NoFap has been one incredible journey, and I can honestly say that it changed my life. My first attempt at NoFap lasted 2 weeks, my second lasted another week, and my third attempt has lasted me until 93 days. So much changed about me due […]
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Front Psychol. 2015; 6: 653. Published online 2015 May 22. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00653 Jan Snagowski1 and Matthias Brand1,2,* Abstract There is no consensus regarding the phenomenology, classification, and diagnostic criteria of cybersex addiction. Some approaches point toward similarities to substance dependencies for which approach/avoidance tendencies are crucial mechanisms. Several researchers have argued that within an addiction-related […]
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Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2016 Dec 17. doi: 10.1111/pcn.12493. Nakayama H1, Mihara S1, Higuchi S1. Abstract Recently many young people have developed internet use disorders (IUDs) as a result of the proliferation of internet enabled devices, leading to serious health and social problems worldwide. On occasion, medical and educational institutions, governments and other groups, have sought […]
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Wright, Paul J.; Tokunaga, Robert S.; Bae, Soyoung Psychology of Popular Media Culture, Vol 3(2), Apr 2014, 97-109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000024 Abstract Extramarital sex is one of the most commonly cited reasons for divorce. U.S. adults who have more positive extramarital sex attitudes are more likely to engage in extramarital sex. Given pornography’s positive portrayal of extramarital […]
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Communication Reports Volume 26, 2013 – Issue 1 Paul J. Wright Pages 13-25 | Published online: 22 Mar 2013 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08934215.2013.773053 Abstract Much of the research on pornography and sexually permissive attitudes has been cross-sectional, has assessed only straightforward exposure–attitude correlations, has focused on adolescents, or has been conducted outside of the United States. This study […]
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Link to Abstract Author(s): Ran Wei, Ven-Hwei Lo, and Hsiaomei Wu . Source: China Media Research. Abstract This study examines how Chinese adolescents use varying levels of the interactive feature of Internet pornography and the relationships between such use and their sexual attitudes and behavior. Results of a survey of 1,688 high school students in […]
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Acta Paediatr. 2016 Dec 15. doi: 10.1111/apa.13706. Lee B1, Lee H2. Abstract AIM: Existing studies showing an association between substance use disorders and Internet addiction have been limited due their cross-sectional design. This longitudinal study investigated the association between addictive Internet use during adolescence and heavy drinking and cigarette smoking in early adulthood. METHODS: We […]
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