Front Psychol. 2016; 7: 1794. Published online 2016 Nov 22. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01794 PMCID: PMC5118950 Huanhuan Li,1,* Yingmin Zou,1 Jiaqi Wang,2 and Xuelin Yang2,† Abstract Online game addiction (OGA) is becoming a significant problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to explore the incidence of OGA and the roles of stressful life events, avoidant coping […]
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Asian J Gambl Issues Public Health. 2016;6(1):11. Epub 2016 Nov 25. Islam MA1, Hossin MZ2. Abstract A growing body of epidemiological literature suggests that problematic Internet use (PIU) is associated with a range of psychological health problems in adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to explore socio-demographic and behavioural correlates of PIU and examine […]
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I’ve been a fapper for as long as I can remember… I was first introduced to porn around the age of 12-13. I still remember the first time I jizzed. Since then I was hooked. For the last 8-9 yrs I would fap daily… Sometimes even 4-5 times a day. I basically went thru puberty […]
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Front Psychol. 2016; 7: 1747. Published online 2016 Nov 10. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01747 PMCID: PMC5102883 Elisa Wegmann1 and Matthias Brand1,2,* Abstract Online communication applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter are some of the most frequently used Internet applications. There is a growing amount of individuals suffering diminished control over their use of online communication applications […]
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COMMENTS: This new study (abstract below) is being touted as a “failed replication” of a highly cited 1989 experiment, thus proving that porn use has little effect of intimate relationships. First, it’s absurd to claim that experimental studies can demonstrate if porn viewing really causes negative relationship effects.” Experiments where college-aged guys view a few […]
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Cecilia M.S. Ma1 / Daniel T.L. Shek23456 / Catie C.W. Lai2 1Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong, P.R. China 2Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P.R. China 3Centre for Innovative Programmes for Adolescents and Families, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, […]
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LINK TO ARTICLE By Gloria Arminio Berlinski, MS Reviewed by Nicole Foubister, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine Take Note According to newly or soon-to-be published studies in adults, ADHD symptoms are associated with electronic screen time exposure, internet gaming disorder, and addictive use […]
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Just had some reflections that I wanted to share. I started NoFap about 2 and half months ago, soon after beginning a study abroad in a country where I had no other prior friends. Here is brief summary of my results. What’s interesting about the study abroad dynamic is that none of the new people […]
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Comments: Research from the University of the West of England on the effects of exposure to extreme porn on adolescent males and their sexual attitudes and behaviours. Excerpts: Research into levels of SEM consumption have suggested a range of potential negative effects include; encouragement of sexual violence; objectification of women; earlier sexual debut; risky sexual […]
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LINK TO PAPER Charles Petera and Meyrick, Jane, Ph.D.a a Department of Psychology, University of the West of England. Corresponding Author – Dr Meyrick, University of the West of England, Department of Psychology, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY. Tel +44 (0) 117 21 82153. E-mail [email protected] Key words: Sexual Explicit Material, Online Pornography, […]
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