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  • Sex Addiction in Turkey: A large-scale survey with a national community sample
    Current Psychology, 2021
    Co-Authors: Kagan Kircaburun, Hüseyin Ünübol, Gökben H. Sayar, Jaklin Çarkçı, Mark D. Griffiths
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    Prior studies on Sex Addiction have mostly relied on a narrow range of risk factors among small and heterogeneous samples. The purpose of the present study was to examine the psychological markers related to Sex Addiction in a large-scale community sample of Turkish adults. A total of 24,380 individuals completed a survey comprising the Sex Addiction Risk Questionnaire, the Brief Symptom Inventory, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, the Personal-Wellbeing Index Adult Form, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, and the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (50% males; mean age = 31.79 years; age range = 18 to 81 years). Utilizing hierarchical regression analysis, Sex Addiction was associated with being male, being younger, having a lower education level, being single, being an alcohol and nicotine user, psychiatric distress, low personal wellbeing, positive and negative affect, alexithymia, and anxious attachment. This study suggests that socio-demographic factors and aforementioned detrimental psychological factors exacerbate higher engagement in addictive Sexual behaviors among the Turkish community. However, more studies are needed to better understand the factors associated with Sex Addiction in Turkey.

  • The Development and Validation of the Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale With a Large National Sample.
    Frontiers in psychology, 2018
    Co-Authors: Cecilie Schou Andreassen, Mark D. Griffiths, Ståle Pallesen, Torbjørn Torsheim, Rajita Sinha
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    The view that problematic excessive Sexual behavior (‘Sex Addiction’) is a form of behavioral Addiction has gained more credence in recent years, but there is still considerable controversy regarding operationalization of the concept. Furthermore, most previous studies have relied on small clinical samples. The present study presents a new method for assessing Sex Addiction––the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS)––based on established Addiction components (i.e., salience/craving, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict/problems, and relapse/loss of control). Using a cross-sectional survey, the BYSAS was administered to a broad national sample of 23,533 Norwegian adults (aged 16–88 years; mean [± SD] age = 35.8 ± 13.3 years), together with validated measures of the Big Five personality traits, narcissism, self-esteem, and a measure of Sexual addictive behavior. Both an exploratory and a confirmatory factor analysis (RMSEA = 0.046, CFI = 0.998, TLI = 0.996) supported a one-factor solution, although a local dependence between two items (Items 1 and 2) was detected. Furthermore, the scale had good internal consistency (Cronbach’s = 0.83). The BYSAS correlated significantly with the reference scale (r = 0.52), and demonstrated similar patterns of convergent and discriminant validity. The BYSAS was positively related to extroversion, neuroticism, intellect/imagination, and narcissism, and negatively related to conscientiousness, agreeableness, and self-esteem. High scores on the BYSAS were more prevalent among those who were men, single, of younger age, and with higher education. The BYSAS is a brief, and psychometrically reliable and valid measure for assessing Sex Addiction. However, further validation of the BYSAS is needed in other countries and contexts.

  • Barriers to female Sex Addiction treatment in the UK
    Journal of behavioral addictions, 2016
    Co-Authors: Manpreet K. Dhuffar, Mark D. Griffiths
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    BackgroundOver the last 20 years, behavioral Addictions (e.g., Addictions to gambling, playing video games, work, etc.) have become more accepted among both public and scientific communities. Addiction to Sex is arguably a more controversial issue, but this does not take away from the fact that some individuals seek professional help for problematic excessive Sex, irrespective of how the behavior is conceptualized. Empirical evidence suggests that among treatment seekers, men are more likely than women to seek help for Sex Addiction (SA).MethodsUsing the behavioral Addiction literature and the authors’ own expertise in researching female SA, this paper examines potential barriers to the treatment for female Sex addicts.ResultsFour main types of barriers for female Sex addicts not seeking treatment were identified. These comprised (a) individual barriers, (b) social barriers, (c) research barriers, and (d) treatment barriers.ConclusionsFurther research is needed to either confirm or disconfirm the identifi...

  • Meditation Awareness Training for the Treatment of Sex Addiction: A Case Study.
    Journal of behavioral addictions, 2016
    Co-Authors: William Van Gordon, Edo Shonin, Mark D. Griffiths
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    Background Sex Addiction is a disorder that can have serious adverse functional consequences. Treatment effectiveness research for Sex Addiction is currently underdeveloped, and interventions are generally based on the guidelines for treating other behavioral (as well as chemical) Addictions. Consequently, there is a need to clinically evaluate tailored treatments that target the specific symptoms of Sex Addiction. It has been proposed that second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) may be an appropriate treatment for Sex Addiction because in addition to helping individuals increase perceptual distance from craving for desired objects and experiences, some SG-MBIs specifically contain meditations intended to undermine attachment to Sex and/or the human body. The current study conducts the first clinical investigation into the utility of mindfulness for treating Sex Addiction. Case presentation An in-depth clinical case study was conducted involving an adult male suffering from Sex Addiction that underwent treatment utilizing an SG-MBI known as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT). Following completion of MAT, the participant demonstrated clinically significant improvements in addictive Sexual behavior, as well as reductions in depression and psychological distress. The MAT intervention also led to improvements in sleep quality, job satisfaction, and non-attachment to self and experiences. Salutary outcomes were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Discussion and conclusion The current study extends the literature exploring the applications of mindfulness for treating behavioral Addiction, and findings indicate that further clinical investigation into the role of mindfulness for treating Sex Addiction is warranted.

  • Compulsive Sexual behaviour as a behavioural Addiction: the impact of the internet and other issues
    Addiction (Abingdon England), 2016
    Co-Authors: Mark D. Griffiths
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    Commentary to: Should compulsive Sexual behavior be considered an Addiction? "The issue of Sex Addiction as a behavioural Addiction has been much debated. However, there is little face validity for co-occurring behavioural Addictions, and more emphasis is needed on the characteristics of the internet as these may facilitate problematic Sexual behaviour".

Soudabeh Niroomand - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction scale for the Iranian population.
    BMC psychiatry, 2021
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
    Abstract:

    BACKGROUND The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. METHODS After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach's alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. RESULTS Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). DISCUSSION Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population
    2020
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Fatemeh Razavinia, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
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    Abstract Introduction Background: The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population
    2020
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Fatemeh Razavinia, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background: The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

D. Lin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Sex Addiction: Myth or reality
    European Psychiatry, 2016
    Co-Authors: D. Lin
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    Objective Since the concept of Sexual Addiction was first introduced in the 1970's, two schools of thought have emerged amongst Sexologists and mental health providers regarding whether hyperSexual behavior should be characterized as an Addiction, or if it is part of a co-existing psychiatric disorder. The objective of this study is to help clarify this debate. Method A literature review was conducted to explore these opposing viewpoints. Articles published from the year 2000 to present relating to the topic of Sex Addiction, hyperSexuality, Sexual compulsivity/impulsivity were reviewed to determine whether or not hyperSexual behavior can be characterized as an Addiction or if it can only co-exist with a current psychiatric disorder. Result The activities of Sexual behavior are pleasurable due to the release of endorphins and enkephalins, and the receptors in the brain that bind these neuropeptides are the same ones that bind exogenous chemicals that produce the euphoric feelings described in Addiction. Some proponents of Sex Addiction have even advised a 12-step treatment program because it is an Addiction characterized by patterns of compulsive Sexual behavior despite adverse consequences-relationship difficulties, neglect of work obligations and social/family responsibilities to pursue or participate in Sexual behaviors, and excessive amounts of time seeking these opportunities. Conclusion Despite standard and even increasing use of the term "Sex Addiction" in media and popular culture, mental health professionals remain divided in regards to this subject. The notion of hyperSexual behavior as an Addiction warrants further exploration, especially since how it is defined may dictate treatment modality.

  • EPA-0123 - Sex Addiction: myth or reality?
    European Psychiatry, 2014
    Co-Authors: D. Lin, A. Bergal, E. Gerz
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    Objective To determine whether hyperSexual behavior can appropriately be characterized as an Addiction, or rather, a symptom or manifestation of a coexisting Axis I or Axis II Disorder. Design and methods A literature review is being conducted to explore these opposing viewpoints. Articles published from the year 2000 to present relating to the topic of Sex Addiction/ hyperSexuality/ Sexual compulsivity/ impulsivity are reviewed. Results The concept of Sexual Addiction was introduced in the 1970's. Two schools of thought have. Proponents of Sex ’Addiction’ argue that the neurochemical changes associated with hyperSexual behavior are quite similar to that of drug Addiction. They argued that Sex ’addicts’ can experience a psychological withdrawal as experienced by those addicted to drugs of abuse. Some proponents of Sex Addiction even advise a 12-step treatment program. Critics of Sex Addiction argue that increased Sexual activity is a way of alleviating affective symptoms, or is reflective of the impulsivity, associated with concomitant Axis I or Axis II pathology. They postulate that treating the underlying psychiatric disorder would ameliorate hyperSexual behavior. Discussion Despite standard, and even increasing use of the term ’Sex Addiction’ in media and popular culture, mental health professionals remain divided in regards to this subject. The proposed inclusion and subsequent rejection of hyperSexual disorder in DSM-V highlights this existing debate. The notion of hyperSexual behavior as an Addiction warrants further exploration, especially since how it is defined may dictate treatment modality.

Samaneh Youseflu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction scale for the Iranian population.
    BMC psychiatry, 2021
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
    Abstract:

    BACKGROUND The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. METHODS After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach's alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. RESULTS Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). DISCUSSION Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population
    2020
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Fatemeh Razavinia, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
    Abstract:

    Abstract Introduction Background: The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

  • The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population
    2020
    Co-Authors: Samaneh Youseflu, Shane W. Kraus, Fatemeh Razavinia, Majid Yousefi Afrashteh, Soudabeh Niroomand
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background: The assessment of Sex Addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Sex Addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

Michael Aaron - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.