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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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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