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Evaluating Pornography Problems Due to Moral Incongruence Model
Karol Lewczuk1, Agnieszka Glica2, Iwona Nowakowska3
1Institute of Psychology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw, Poland.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|December 11, 2019
Summary
This study validates the Pornography Problems due to Moral Incongruence (PPMI) model, finding that general dysregulation, habits of use, and moral incongruence predict problematic pornography use and self-perceived addiction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexuality Studies
- Mental Health
Background:
- Multiple models of problematic pornography use exist, but validation attempts are scarce.
- The Pornography Problems due to Moral Incongruence (PPMI) model proposes addiction stems from dysregulation, habits, and moral incongruence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the PPMI model's ability to explain self-perceived pornography addiction.
- To assess the PPMI model's applicability to broader problematic pornography use.
Main Methods:
- A nationally representative online study of 1036 Polish adults.
- Assessed self-perceived addiction, problematic use, coping, frequency, religiosity, and moral disapproval.
Main Results:
- General dysregulation (avoidant coping), habits of use (frequency), and moral incongruence distress predicted both addiction and problematic use.
- Frequency of pornography use was the strongest predictor for both outcomes.
- Moral incongruence distress was more strongly related to problematic use than self-perceived addiction.
Conclusions:
- The PPMI model is a promising framework for understanding problematic pornography use.
- Dysregulation, habits of use, and moral incongruence are significant contributing factors.
- These factors represent relevant targets for diagnosis and treatment interventions.