Metacognitive beliefs and desire thinking as potential maintenance factors of compulsive sexual behavior

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2024-11-16 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108214

Carlotta Olivari , Giovanni Mansueto , Claudia Marino , Giulio Candellari , Jessica Cericola , Jon Binnie , Marcantonio M. Spada , Gabriele Caselli

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Abstract

Using the Elaborated Intrusion Theory of Desire and the Self-Regulatory Executive Function model of psychopathology as bases, this study explored whether metacognitive beliefs and desire thinking (DT) are associated with higher levels of Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB). A total of 1185 participants from the general population were included in the study (mean ± SD age = 25.32 years ± 5.58; age range = 18–19 years; females = 76.7 %). Metacognitive beliefs, DT, CSB, anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed. Correlation analyses and path analyses were run. Results of the path analysis showed that positive metacognitive beliefs about DT were associated with DT-Imaginal Prefiguration (DT-IP), which in turn was positively associated with DT-Verbal Perseveration (DT-VP). The latter was strongly and positively associated with negative metacognitive beliefs about DT, which in turn was linked to CSB. Moreover, DT-VP was also found to be directly linked to the outcome variable and positive metacognitive beliefs about DT were also directly linked to DT-VP and negative metacognitive beliefs about DT. The total Coefficient of Determination (0.45) indicated a good fit to the observed data. Metacognitive beliefs and DT may be potential maintenance factors in CSB. Metacognitive beliefs and DT could also be considered as potential therapeutic targets in clinical interventions aimed at reducing the severity of CSB.

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元认知信念和欲望思维是强迫性行为的潜在维持因素。

本研究以 "欲望的精心策划入侵理论"（Elaborated Intrusion Theory of Desire）和 "自我调节执行功能"（Self-Regulatory Executive Function）精神病理学模型为基础，探讨了元认知信念和欲望思维（DT）是否与较高水平的强迫性行为（CSB）相关。研究共纳入了 1185 名普通人群参与者（平均年龄（± SD）= 25.32 岁（± 5.58）；年龄范围 = 18-19 岁；女性 = 76.7%）。对元认知信念、DT、CSB、焦虑和抑郁症状进行了评估。进行了相关分析和路径分析。路径分析结果表明，关于 DT 的积极元认知信念与 DT-形象预设（DT-IP）相关，而后者又与 DT-口头毅力（DT-VP）正相关。后者与有关 DT 的消极元认知信念密切正相关，而消极元认知信念又与 CSB 相关。此外，还发现 DT-VP 与结果变量直接相关，而关于 DT 的积极元认知信念也与 DT-VP 和关于 DT 的消极元认知信念直接相关。总决定系数（0.45）表明与观察到的数据拟合良好。元认知信念和 DT 可能是 CSB 的潜在维持因素。元认知信念和 DT 也可被视为旨在降低 CSB 严重程度的临床干预的潜在治疗目标。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.