Addictive Behaviors Reports Volume 19, June 2024, 100550, ISSN 2352-8532,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2024.100550. Abstract: Problematic pornography use is a growing area of interest necessitating a deeper understanding of its contributing factors. Loneliness and emotion regulation difficulties have been advanced as factors that may exacerbate or perpetuate PPU, however, to date, researchers typically consider these factors in isolation. In […]
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COMMENTS: Study reports that porn use correlates with both social anxiety and loneliness. Subjects weren’t basement dwelling INCELS. 70% were married or had a life partner. Average age was 37. Relevant results: “Bivariate correlations were also conducted to answer the third research question: What is the relationship between social anxiety and pornography use? The third […]
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Aline Wéry, Natale Canale, Caroline Bell, Benoit Duvivier and Joël Billieux 07 May 2020, Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies https://doi.org/10.1002/hbe2.193 [full study] Abstract Several studies have shown that problematic use of online sexual activities (OSAs) can constitute a dysfunctional coping strategy that reflects a compensatory usage of the Internet. Yet, some specific risk factors—widely investigated in the field of […]
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Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2020 Jan 22. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12474 Turan N1, Durgun H2, Kaya H1, Aştı T3, Yilmaz Y1, Gündüz G1, Kuvan D1, Ertaş G1. Abstract PURPOSE: This study examined nursing students’ levels of Internet addiction, loneliness, and satisfaction with life. DESIGN AND METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in included university involving 160 nursing […]
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JMIR Ment Health. 2020 Jan 2;7(1):e14035. doi: 10.2196/14035. Savolainen I1, Oksanen A1, Kaakinen M2, Sirola A1, Paek HJ3. Abstract BACKGROUND: In the ever-growing and technologically advancing world, an increasing amount of social interaction takes place through the Web. With this change, loneliness is becoming an unprecedented societal issue, making youth more susceptible to various physical […]
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Front Public Health. 2019 Sep 6;7:247. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00247. Wang JL1, Sheng JR1, Wang HZ2. Abstract As a new type of addictive behaviors and distinct from traditional internet game addiction on desktop computers, mobile game addiction has attracted researchers’ attention due to its possible negative effects on mental health issues. However, very few studies have particularly […]
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Addict Behav Rep. 2019 Jul 24;10:100209. doi: 10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100209. Hou J1, Jiang Y1, Chen S1, Hou Y1, Wu J1, Fan N1, Fang X2. Abstract Interpersonal relationship and loneliness are important factors affecting internet addictive behavior of individuals. In the present study, we investigated intimate interpersonal relationships and loneliness in internet-addicts. We recorded event-related potentials (ERPs) of […]
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Today I have finally completed day 90 of NoFap. When I first started this “challenge” I had severe IBS, Anxiety, depression, sadness and loneliness. Had a pale face droopy eyes with bags under them, unmotivated and undetermined and not smart. After 90 days my IBS is DEFINITELY not as bad as it use to be. […]
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Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract. 2018 Dec 20:1-3. doi: 10.1080/13651501.2018.1539180. Costa RM1, Patrão I2, Machado M3. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Internet addiction or problematic internet use (PIU) has been related to feelings of loneliness and social networking. Research suggests that online communication may cause loneliness. We examined if the association between PIU and loneliness is independent of […]
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Iran J Public Health. 2018 Oct;47(10):1504-1510. Kök Eren H1,2, Örsal Ö1,2. Abstract Background: We aimed to determine the level of computer game addiction and loneliness among 9-10-yr-old children. Methods: The study was conducted with 4th-grade students at a primary school, located at the city center, during 2017-2018 academic years. There was no sampling in the […]
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