The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2024-10-07 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2024.2410943

Tudor-Daniel Huțul, Adina Karner-Huțuleac, Andrei-Marian Mariș, Iulia-Mariana Filote, Florentina-Brigita Chiricheș, Mădălina Ioana Florentina Mavrichi

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine how positive and negative metacognitions about sex (MSS) mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography.

Method: 821 individuals from Romania, aged 18-70 (M = 27.21; SD = 8.74), 64.4% of whom were women.

Results: Both positive and negative MSS mediated the link between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography.

Conclusion: MSS plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. The study contributes to filling a gap in the literature by exploring MSS in this context. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.