Psychometric Validation of the Modified, Short Version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale in Serbian.
Pornography is used worldwide, and 3% of individuals may experience problematic pornography use (PPU, i.e. poorly controlled use resulting in significant distress and negative consequences). Therefore, instruments gauging PPU are needed in nation-specific languages. This study aimed to validate a mo...
| Published in: | Sexual Health & Compulsivity Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 105 - 129 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr-Jun2025
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