Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 23, 2026
04:22
Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
Published on: May 30, 2025
1.1K
The development and initial evaluation of the Pornography-Use Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale.
Shane W Kraus1,2, Harold Rosenberg1, Steve Martino3,4
11 Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green, OH, USA.
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
|September 12, 2017
Summary
Men with higher self-efficacy to avoid pornography use in various situations reported less frequent use. Confidence in reducing pornography use was linked to lower hypersexuality and better avoidance strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Pornography use is a prevalent behavior with potential negative consequences.
- Understanding factors influencing pornography use, such as self-efficacy and hypersexuality, is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the association between men's self-efficacy to avoid pornography in specific situations and their typical pornography use frequency.
- To examine the relationship between self-efficacy, pornography use, and hypersexuality.
Main Methods:
- A newly developed questionnaire assessed situationally specific self-efficacy in 18 scenarios among 229 male pornography users seeking help.
- Data collection utilized an internet-based procedure, including measures of pornography use frequency, hypersexuality, and self-efficacy for reduction strategies.
Main Results:
- Pornography use frequency was negatively associated with self-efficacy in 12 of 18 situations.
- Higher confidence to avoid pornography was linked to lower hypersexuality and greater confidence in employing reduction strategies.
- Factor analysis identified three clusters of high-risk situations: sexual arousal/opportunity, intoxication/access, and negative emotions.
Conclusions:
- The developed questionnaire can identify high-risk situations for relapse and serve as a treatment outcome measure.
- Further research is recommended to validate the questionnaire's psychometric properties and clinical utility.
- Averaging self-efficacy within identified factors is not recommended due to inconsistent themes.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
02:45Self-Discrepancy Theory
19.0K
One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.
19.0K
02:05Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping
44.8K
People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...
44.8K
01:27Protecting Self-Esteem
243
Self-esteem, a central component of psychological well-being, is actively maintained through various cognitive and behavioral strategies. Individuals employ specific mechanisms to preserve a positive self-concept and mitigate threats to their self-worth, particularly in contexts involving social evaluation or personal feedback. Four primary techniques are commonly used to sustain self-esteem.Manipulating AppraisalsOne prominent strategy involves manipulating appraisals from others. Individuals...
243
01:29Self-Efficacy
249
Self-efficacy is the belief in one's capacity to organize and execute actions necessary to manage prospective situations. This belief significantly influences how individuals approach goals, tasks, and challenges across different domains of life.Psychological and Educational ImpactsIndividuals with strong self-efficacy are more resilient in the face of difficulties. They are more likely to adopt effective problem-solving strategies, persist through obstacles, and regulate emotions such as...
249
01:29Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model
345
The Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model offers a psychological framework to understand how individuals’ self-esteem is influenced by the achievements of others, particularly those with whom they share close personal bonds. The SEM model operates when personal rather than social identity guides individuals. Central to this model is the notion that individuals have an inherent desire to preserve a favorable self-image, which is continuously shaped by interpersonal comparisons and...
345
01:18Sources of Self-Esteem I: Family Experience
205
Self-esteem, a crucial component of psychological development, is significantly shaped by familial experiences. The early parent-child relationship serves as a foundational influence on a child's self-concept, with long-lasting effects extending into adolescence and adulthood.Parental Behaviors and Early Self-Esteem FormationEmpirical studies have identified four principal parental behaviors that foster healthy self-esteem in children. These include expressions of acceptance, affection, and...
205