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Breaking the cycle between loneliness and problematic pornography use: A group-based physical exercise intervention
Yi Lin1, Yun Wu2,3, Kaiping Peng4
1School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Applied Psychology. Health and Well-Being
|January 23, 2026
Summary
Loneliness is linked to problematic pornography use (PPU). Group-based physical exercise (GBPE) halted the progression of loneliness and PPU, unlike control groups where both worsened.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Loneliness is rising and linked to internet use.
- Problematic pornography use (PPU) is a growing concern.
- Loneliness and PPU often co-occur, necessitating intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between loneliness and PPU.
- To evaluate group-based physical exercise (GBPE) for mitigating loneliness and PPU.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional and cross-lagged panel studies examined loneliness and PPU.
- A 4-week moderate-intensity GBPE program was developed and tested.
- Intervention effectiveness was compared against individual exercise and a control group.
Main Results:
- Loneliness was cross-sectionally related to PPU.
- Loneliness causally predicted increased PPU.
- GBPE prevented the worsening of loneliness and PPU over time, unlike control conditions.
Conclusions:
- GBPE shows a protective effect against the progression of loneliness and PPU.
- While not significantly reducing symptoms, GBPE halted their increase.
- Further research is needed to explore mechanisms and optimize GBPE programs.
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