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Addiction

Prefrontal Control and Internet Addiction: A Theoretical Model and Review of Neuropsychological and Neuroimaging Findings

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2014 in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Vol. 8, pp. 375

KEY FINDINGS
  • This article presents a theoretical model and review of neuropsychological studies that demonstrate that cue-reactivity, craving, and decision making are important concepts for understanding Internet addiction; and that the findings on reductions in executive control are consistent with other behavioral addictions, such as pathological gambling.
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Cybersex Addiction: Experienced Sexual Arousal When Watching Pornography and Not Real-Life Sexual Contacts Makes the Difference

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2013 in Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Vol. 2(2), pp. 100–107

KEY FINDINGS
  • The two studies reported in this article found evidence in support of the gratification hypothesis of cybersex addiction, in which positive reinforcement received by cybersex leads to the development of cue-reactivity and craving in brain processes.
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When is Online Pornography Viewing Problematic Among College Males? Examining the Moderating Role of Experiential Avoidance

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2012 in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol. 19, pp. 168–180

KEY FINDINGS
  • This study evaluated the effectiveness of conjoint therapy for married couples recovering from husbands’ addictive use; with particular emphasis on restoring trust and the attachment bond.
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Watching Pornographic Pictures on the Internet: Role of Sexual Arousal Ratings and Psychological-Psychiatric Symptoms for Using Internet Sex Sites Excessively

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2011 in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, Vol. 14(6), pp. 371-377

KEY FINDINGS
  • This study found a positive relationship between subjective sexual arousal when watching Internet pornographic pictures and the amount of daily life problems due to the excessive cybersex.
  • These findings are similar to the cue reactivity patterns found in individuals with substance addictions.
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Preliminary Investigation of the Impulsive and Neuroanatomical Characteristics of Compulsive Sexual Behavior

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2009 in Psychiatry Research, Vol. 174(2), pp. 146–151

KEY FINDINGS
  • CSB patients showed significantly more impulsivity on a behavioral task.
  • fMRI brain scans show that individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for compulsive sexual behavior had significantly higher superior frontal region mean diffusivity (MD) than controls.
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