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  • Sexology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Hypersexuality is sometimes conceptualized as behavior triggered by boredom.
  • Existing research exploring the connection between boredom and hypersexual behavior is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on the relationship between boredom and hypersexuality.
  • To determine if current empirical data can establish a definitive link between boredom and hypersexuality.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, searching databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO.
  • Key terms included "boredom" combined with "hypersexuality," "sexual impulsivity," "sexual compulsivity," and "sexual addiction."
  • Only empirical studies published until September 2019 investigating the boredom-hypersexuality link were included.

Main Results:

  • Out of 76 initial articles, 19 were selected for the review.
  • Most studies (16 quantitative, 3 qualitative) indicated a positive association between boredom and hypersexuality, though 4 studies found no significant link.
  • The reviewed studies predominantly focused on online sexual activities and included limited female and non-heterosexual samples.

Conclusions:

  • While a link between boredom and hypersexuality is suggested by current literature, further robust research is necessary.
  • Future studies should utilize diverse samples and investigate specific hypersexual behaviors beyond online activities.