Contribution of sexual desire and motives to the compulsive use of cybersex

Brahim, F. Ben; Rothen, Stéphane; Bianchi‐Demicheli, Francesco; Courtois, Robert; Khazaal, Yasser

doi:10.1556/2006.8.2019.47

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“…However, no study has examined the possible relationship between attachment style and adaptive or problematic Tinder use. It should also be emphasized that motivations for humans to engage in sexual behaviors are heterogeneous and also involve sexual desire, coping, or social needs (e.g., Ben-Brahim, Rothen, Bianchi De Michelli, Courtois, & Khazaal, 2019).…”

Section: Attachment Stylementioning

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The psychology of “swiping”: A cluster analysis of the mobile dating app Tinder

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Background and aims The use of the smartphone dating application Tinder is increasingly popular and has received much media attention. However, no empirical study to date has investigated the psychological characteristics driving its adaptive or problematic use. The aim of this study is to determine whether reliable subtypes of users can be identified via a cluster analysis approach. Methods A total of 1,159 Tinder users were recruited. Survey questions investigated user characteristics, including: motives for app use, sexual desire, attachment styles, impulsivity traits, self-esteem, problematic use, depressive mood, and patterns of use. Results Four reliable clusters were identified: two with low levels of problematic use (“regulated” and “regulated with low sexual desire”), one with an intermediate level of problematic use (“unregulated-avoidants”), and one with a high level of problematic use (“unregulated-highly motivated”). The clusters differed on gender, marital status, depressive mood, and use patterns. Conclusion The findings provide insight into the dynamic relationships among key use-related factors and shed light on the mechanisms underlying the self-regulation difficulties that appear to characterize problematic Tinder use.

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Section: Attachment Stylementioning

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“…42,61 Our findings also support the notion that introjected motivations (such as coping with negative emotions and stress using sexual activities) may be another important motivational factor underlying compulsive sexual behavior. 62 These 2 introjected motivations were listed among the proposed DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (ie, repetitively engaging in sexual behavior in response to dysphoric mood states or stressful life events) but are now absent in ICD-11. 1,29,63 However, longitudinal data suggests that using sex as a coping mechanism to emotional dysregulation could be an early marker of CSBD.…”

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Sexual Motivations Underlying Compulsive Sexual Behavior in Women and Men from Germany and Hungary

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Fuß

Klein

et al. 2021

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Background There are ongoing debates about conflicting models on how to conceptualize compulsive sexual behavior. At the heart of these discussions is the question about the sexual motivations underlying compulsive sexual behavior, as different models assume different motivations. Aim The aim of the present study was to understand sexual motivations underlying compulsive sexual behavior and their relation to the most prominent conceptualizations of compulsive sexual behavior (eg, compulsive sexual behavior disorder [CSBD], sex addiction). Methods We used self-reported data from 2 large samples of Hungarian and German populations (N = 9814). The Sexual Motivation Scale (SexMS), a 24-item self-report measure based on self-determination theory, was used to assess a diverse set of sexual motivations. Compulsive sexual behavior was assessed with the 19-item Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale (CSBD-19), that is based on the ICD-11 diagnostic guidelines of CSBD. We used structural equation modeling to examine the hypothesized associations between sexual motivations and compulsive sexual behavior and examined potential gender differences in these associations. Outcomes Compulsive sexual behavior was assessed in relation to a set of sexual motivations. Results Amotivation had the strongest positive association with compulsive sexual behavior, but integrated, introjected, and intrinsic motivations were also positively related to it. Importantly, these associations did not differ for women and men, and between the 2 samples. Clinical Implications Future research and treatment should also consider sexual motivations that are not listed among the ICD-11 guidelines for CSBD, including high levels of sexual interest, continuing the behavior despite having little satisfaction from it and coping with sex. Strengths & Limitations Although we used large samples of general populations in 2 Western countries, this motivational background of compulsive sexual behavior awaits replication in a clinical sample of individuals experiencing CSBD. Conclusion The identified sexual motivations underlying compulsive sexual behavior are relevant for assessing and treating patients as motivations may be integrated into psychotherapeutic interventions.

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“…[ 26 ] Regarding the relationship between sexual desire and internet dependency, some studies have argued that unsatisfied sexual desires may be related to internet dependency,[ 27 ] or use of cybersex. [ 28 ]…”

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Internet dependency and its relation to sexual desire and satisfaction in married clients referred to healthcare centers in Tabriz, Iran

Johani

Hosseinzadeh

Mahdavi

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Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res

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Background: Internet dependency has become one of the 21 st century dilemmas affecting different aspects of married life such as sexual relationships. Considering the importance of family in the Iranian society, this study aimed to determine how internet dependency is related to sexual desires and satisfaction among married clients of healthcare centers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 326 married clients referred to healthcare centers in Tabriz City, Iran, between February and August 2019. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used based on the health complexes and the healthcare centers covered by them. One of the healthcare centers covered by each complex was selected randomly. The data collection tools included a demographic characteristics checklist, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS), and the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Desire (HISD). The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient test and multiple linear regression model. Results: The mean (SD) was 37.33 (15.37) for of internet dependency, 59.20 (17.27) for sexual desire, and 104.45 (22.81) for sexual satisfaction. There was a negative correlation between internet dependency and sexual satisfaction (r = -0.47, p < 0.001). This correlation remained significant (B = -0.41, df = 9, p < 0.001,) even when occupation (B = 3.66, p = 0.01), satisfaction with married life (B = 15.34, p < 0.001), and sexual desire (B = 0.60, p < 0.001) were adjusted as potential confounding factors. Conclusions: Internet dependency can cause a reduction in sexual desire and sexual satisfaction. Designing educational interventions in healthcare centers is recommended to manage the use of internet and to inform clients about the effects that internet dependency may have.

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Contribution of sexual desire and motives to the compulsive use of cybersex

Cited by 17 publications

References 70 publications

The psychology of “swiping”: A cluster analysis of the mobile dating app Tinder

The psychology of “swiping”: A cluster analysis of the mobile dating app Tinder

Sexual Motivations Underlying Compulsive Sexual Behavior in Women and Men from Germany and Hungary

Internet dependency and its relation to sexual desire and satisfaction in married clients referred to healthcare centers in Tabriz, Iran

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