Processes and Outcomes of Pornography Addiction Support Groups.
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| Title: | Processes and Outcomes of Pornography Addiction Support Groups. |
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| Authors: | Scalese, Adam M., Worthen, Vaughn E., Ripplinger, J. Clark, Gleave, Robert L., Beecher, Mark E., Griner, Derek, Jackson, Aaron P., Fischer, Lane, Wood, David S., Hansen, Kristina S. W., Fisher, Adam R., Caldwell, Yoko H. W., Hannan, Corinne R. |
| Source: | Sexual Health & Compulsivity. Jan-Mar2023, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p81-99. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Mindfulness, Meetings, Spirituality, Focus groups, Pornography, Self-perception, Research methodology, Interviewing, Qualitative research, Support groups, Questionnaires, Thematic analysis, Shame, Group process, Compulsive behavior, Psychological distress |
| Geographic Terms: | Utah |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the processes and outcomes associated with religiously sponsored pornography addiction support group meetings. We identified a variety of themes using a collaborative hermeneutic interpretation method. Results showed that participants experienced shame due to their pornography use and that member-to-member sharing in meetings facilitated self-compassion, cohesion, shame reduction, and spiritual experiences. Participants reported outcomes such as adopting a lifelong recovery approach, viewing pornography use as a symptom, and prioritizing their relationship with God. In some cases, participants reported increased shame and distress from the significant focus in group on their pornography use, in addition to specific shame-inducing experiences in meetings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This study investigated the processes and outcomes associated with religiously sponsored pornography addiction support group meetings. We identified a variety of themes using a collaborative hermeneutic interpretation method. Results showed that participants experienced shame due to their pornography use and that member-to-member sharing in meetings facilitated self-compassion, cohesion, shame reduction, and spiritual experiences. Participants reported outcomes such as adopting a lifelong recovery approach, viewing pornography use as a symptom, and prioritizing their relationship with God. In some cases, participants reported increased shame and distress from the significant focus in group on their pornography use, in addition to specific shame-inducing experiences in meetings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 26929953 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/26929953.2022.2161027 |
