Problematic sexual behaviours, dissociation, and adult attachment: A path analysis model

Q3 Psychology
Alessio Gori , Eleonora Topino
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Abstract

Background

Problematic sexual behaviours are controversial phenomena, lacking diagnostic consensus, yet they are significant and warrant in-depth scientific research due to their clinically significant consequences. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the association between potential risk factors of sex addiction and problematic online pornography use, with a specific focus on the role of attachment and dissociation.

Method

A sample of 375 participants (Mage = 30 years; SD = 12.441) was involved in the research. The collected data were analysed by implementing a path analysis model.

Results

Significant and positive total effects in the relationships between fearful/preoccupied attachment patterns and both sex addiction and problematic online pornography use were shown. Furthermore, these associations were significantly mediated by dissociation. Finally, sex addiction and problematic online pornography use were significantly associated with daily thoughts about sex and weekly online pornography use, respectively.

Limitations

The cross-sectional design and the use of only self-report measures in an online survey should be kept in mind while interpreting the results.

Conclusions

Such data provide useful insight into the complex interplay of attachment, dissociation, and problematic sexual behaviours, providing information that may inform and guide targeted clinical interventions.

问题性行为、解离和成人依恋:路径分析模型
背景有问题的性行为是一种有争议的现象,在诊断上缺乏共识,但由于其在临床上的重要后果,它们是非常重要的,值得进行深入的科学研究。因此,本研究旨在探讨性成瘾的潜在风险因素与问题性网络色情使用之间的关联,尤其关注依恋和解离的作用。结果表明,恐惧/惴惴不安的依恋模式与性成瘾和问题性网络色情使用之间的关系具有显著的正向总效应。此外,这些关联在很大程度上受到解离的中介作用。结论这些数据为了解依恋、解离和问题性行为之间复杂的相互作用提供了有用的信息,可为有针对性的临床干预提供信息和指导。
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Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
Journal of Affective Disorders Reports Psychology-Clinical Psychology
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