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Profiles of Pornography Use Based on Addictive Mechanisms and Psychopathological Features
María Hernández-Mora Ruiz Del Castillo1,2, Philippe Bonnet3, Isabelle Varescon1,2
1Laboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé (URP 4057, Université Paris Cité, 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
|June 26, 2023
Summary
This study identified three distinct profiles of pornography users: non-problematic, at-risk, and problematic. These profiles correlate with varying levels of psychiatric symptoms, including depression and ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on psychiatric profiles of pornography users.
- Understanding user profiles is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct profiles of pornography users based on Problematic Pornography Use (PPU).
- To characterize these profiles by psychopathological variables like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 1001 French adults using scales for psychopathology, cybersexual addiction, and PPU.
- Problematic Pornography Use assessed via the French Version of Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (Fr-PPCS-18).
- Agglomerative Hierarchical Classification and t-tests used for profile analysis.
Main Results:
- Three user profiles identified: non-problematic (66.5%), at-risk (29.9%), and problematic (3.6%).
- Significant differences found between profiles in PPU levels, mechanisms, cybersexual addiction, ADHD, and depressive symptoms.
- ADHD, obsessive-compulsive, and depressive symptoms significantly influence PPU.
Conclusions:
- Confirms the existence of distinct severity levels in pornography use.
- Highlights the significant impact of ADHD, OCD, and depressive symptoms on Problematic Pornography Use.
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