Self-Perceived Problematic Use of Online Pornography Is Linked to Clinically Relevant Levels of Psychological Distress and Psychopathological Symptoms.
Online pornography is a widespread Internet application. As with other Internet applications, in some cases its use can become problematic. First indications point to a link between problematic use of online pornography and psychological distress and general functional impairment. However, to date,...
| Publicado en: | Archives of Sexual Behavior Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 1313 - 1322 |
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Springer Nature
Feb2022
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