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Luís Lorente-Corral1, David Sancho-Cantus2,3, Samuel Asensio4
1Doctoral Degree School, Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
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Background: Problematic pornography use (PPU) has emerged as a clinically significant phenomenon with severe repercussions for mental health and interpersonal relationships. Despite advances in prevalence studies, a gap remains in understanding the subjective processes of recovery and personal transformation. Objective: To describe the lived experience of individuals in recovery from PPU and compulsive sexual behavior and to analyze the perceived factors and dynamics of group support within their process of change. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted following Van Manen's phenomenological-hermeneutical approach. In-depth semi-structured interviews were held with 27 individuals (26 men, 1 woman) engaged in structured recovery. Data analysis was performed through thematic analysis supported by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH, 2026. Results: A structured trajectory was identified across three phases: personal collapse, group engagement, and transformative mechanisms. Accountability emerged as a salient perceived mechanism of change, fostering sincerity (35.7%) and relapse prevention (19.1%). The "mirror effect" and "rational hope" within the support group facilitate a profound identity shift from a "spoiled identity" to a state of personal authenticity. Conclusions: For individuals engaged in structured support groups, recovery from PPU transcends mere abstinence, requiring a profound identity transformation facilitated by collective connection and honesty. These findings suggest the potential utility of integrating group-based accountability into therapeutic interventions for behavioral addictions tailored to the patient's experiential profile.
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