Curr Opin Pediatr. 2019 Apr 24. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000771. Nereim C1, Bickham D, Rich M. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the literature and provide a guide to assessing patients with problematic interactive media use (PIMU). RECENT FINDINGS: 0.3-1.0% of the world population meets criteria for internet gaming disorder (IGD). 26.8-83.3% of adolescents meeting criteria for […]
Front Psychol. 2019 Apr 26;10:911. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00911. eCollection 2019. Finserås TR1, Pallesen S2, Mentzoni RA2, Krossbakken E2, King DL3, Molde H1. Abstract Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was recently included as a condition for further study in the fifth and latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The present study investigated whether […]
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Social Networking Vol.06 No.01 (2017), Article ID:72840,18 pages 10.4236/sn.2017.61001 Anik Ferron1, Yvan Lussier1*, Stéphane Sabourin2, Audrey Brassard3 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 current study, we assess the mediating role of Internet […]
Behav Addict. 2019 May 23:1-8. doi: 10.1556/2006.8.2019.24. Alimoradi Z1, Lin CY2, Imani V3, Griffiths MD4, Pakpour AH1,5. Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Social media use has become increasingly popular among Internet users. Given the widespread use of social media on smartphones, there is an increasing need for research examining the impact of the use of such […]
Choi, Youngkeun. Cogent Business & Management just-accepted (2019): 1622177. Article: 1622177 | Received 21 Nov 2018, Accepted 18 May 2019, Accepted author version posted online: 21 May 2019 Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate if workplace victimization arouses employees’ internet pornography addiction and how it influences their job satisfaction and organizational citizenship […]
J Behav Addict. 2019 May 23:1-10. doi: 10.1556/2006.8.2019.16. Engel J1, Kessler A1, Veit M1, Sinke C1, Heitland I1, Kneer J1, Hartmann U1, Kruger THC1. Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite the high prevalence of perceived problems relating to symptoms of hypersexual disorder (HD), important aspects remain underinvestigated. This study examines symptoms of depression, symptoms of problematic […]
J Behav Addict. 2019 May 23:1-11. doi: 10.1556/2006.8.2019.22. Antons S1, Mueller SM1, Wegmann E1, Trotzke P1, Schulte MM1, Brand M1,2. BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Unregulated Internet pornography (IP) use is discussed as a clinically significant disorder. Because of its primarily rewarding nature, IP is a predestinated target for addictive behaviors. However, not every user develops an […]
Introduction This section of the site provides critiques of studies and commentaries about which YBOP and others have serious reservations. In some, the methodology raises concerns. In others, the conclusions appear inadequately supported. And, in others, the title or terminology used is misleading given the actual study results. Some grossly misrepresent the real findings. Others […]
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YBOP comments: Contains a section about “Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder”: Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of failure to control intense repetitive sexual impulses or urges, resulting in repetitive sexual behaviour over an extended period (e.g., six months or more) that causes marked distress or impairment in […]
J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2014 Jun;55(6):635-54. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12197. Livingstone S1, Smith PK. Abstract AIMS AND SCOPE: The usage of mobile phones and the internet by young people has increased rapidly in the past decade, approaching saturation by middle childhood in developed countries. Besides many benefits, online content, contact or conduct can be associated with risk […]