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Adolescent Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Is It a Unique Psychological Phenomenon?
1a Faculty of Education and Society and Culture , Beit-Berl College , Kfar-Saba , Israel.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|March 16, 2018
Summary
Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) in adolescents is distinct from other psychological issues. It is linked to gender, religiosity, temperament, and attachment styles, suggesting unique treatment approaches.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Adolescent compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) requires further research to understand its unique characteristics.
- Previous studies suggest potential links between CSB and various personality and demographic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine empirical models of adolescent compulsive sexual behavior (CSB).
- To investigate the associations between CSB and personality predispositions, gender, religiosity, and psychopathological tendencies.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 310 high-school adolescents (ages 16-18) completed self-report measures.
- Five alternative empirical models were tested to assess the structure of CSB.
Main Results:
- One model demonstrated compatibility with the data, supporting CSB as an independent disorder.
- CSB was found to be associated with religiosity, gender, temperament, and attachment orientations.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) is a distinct psychological disorder.
- Findings support differentiated treatment approaches for CSB compared to other psychopathological tendencies.
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