Journal article
Desire Thinking and Metacognition Associated with Dsyregulated Sexuality
Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol.27(1-2), pp.119-134
2020
Abstract
Dysregulated sexuality refers to sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are perceived as out of control and distressing. This study aimed to explore the relationships between desire thinking and metacognition about desire thinking in relation to dysregulated sexuality and craving. Approximately 1,042 participants completed a battery of self-report questionnaires. The results suggest that increased desire thinking and metacognition around desire thinking are significantly associated with dysregulated sexuality. Furthermore, the verbal perseveration aspect of desire thinking significantly predicted dysregulated sexuality after controlling for trait sexual desire. These findings support both the model of desire thinking and craving and the tri-phasic metacognitive model of addictive behavior. Despite study limitations, there is a need for further research in this area.
Details
- Title
- Desire Thinking and Metacognition Associated with Dsyregulated Sexuality
- Authors
- Jeremy Thomas (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyMary Katsikitis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyAndrew Allen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyLee Kannis-Dymand (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol.27(1-2), pp.119-134
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/10720162.2020.1772155
- ISSN
- 1532-5318
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Psychology; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Centre; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99464507902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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