scholarly journals Sexual addiction, compulsivity, and impulsivity among a predominantly female sample of adults who use the internet for sex

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gal Levi ◽  
Chen Cohen ◽  
Sigal Kaliche ◽  
Sagit Sharaabi ◽  
Koby Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Sexual Activities

Abstract Background and aims Compulsive sexual behavior is characterized by extensive sexual behavior and unsuccessful efforts to control excessive sexual behavior. The aim of the studies was to investigate compulsivity, anxiety and depression and impulsivity and problematic online sexual activities among adult males and females who use the Internet for finding sexual partners and using online pornography. Methods Study 1- 177 participants including 143 women M = 32.79 years (SD = 9.52), and 32 men M = 30.18 years (SD = 10.79). The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST), the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Spielberger Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-T STAI-S) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Study 2- 139 participants including 98 women M = 24 years (SD = 5) and 41 men M = 25 years (SD = 4). The impulsivity questionnaire (BIS/BAS), Problematic online sexual activities (s-IAT-sex) and Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST). Results Study 1- Multiple regression analysis has indicated that a model which included BDI, Y-BOCS, and STAI scores contributed to the variance of sexual addiction rates, and explained 33.3% of the variance. Study 2- Multiple regression analysis indicated that BIS/BAS and s-IAT scores contributed to the variance of sexual addiction rates, and explained 33% of the variance. Discussion and conclusions Obsessive-compulsive symptoms contributed to sexual addiction among individuals who use the Internet for finding sexual partners. Impulsivity and problematic online sexual activity contributed to ratings of sex addiction. These studies support the argument that sex addiction lies on the impulsive-compulsive scale and could be classified as a behavioral addiction.

Sex Addiction on the Internet

Janus Head ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-217
Author(s):  
Mark Griffiths ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Sex ◽  
Technological Addictions

The Internet appears to have become an ever-increasing part in many areas of people’s day-to-day lives. One area that deserves further examination surrounds sex addiction and its relationship with excessive Internet usage. It has been alleged by some academics that social pathologies are beginning to surface in cyberspace and have been referred to as “technological addictions.” This article examines the concept of “Internet addiction” in relation to excessive sexual behavior. It contains discussions of the concept of sexual addiction and whether the whole concept is viable. This is done through the evaluation of the small amount of empirical data available. It is concluded that Internet sex is a new medium of expression that may increase participation because of the perceived anonymity and disinhibition factors. It is also argued that although the amount of empirical data is small, Internet sex addiction exists and that there are many opportunities for future research. These are explicitly outlined.

A Study of Internet Addiction and Its Effects on the Mental Health of Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Yoosefi Lebni ◽  
Razie Toghroli ◽  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Behzad Mahaki ◽  
Hadi Darvishi Gilan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Statistical Population

Abstract Background: The internet itself is a harmless technology. However, its overuse and misuse will expose its users to internet addiction. On the other hand, diagnosis of students’mental dysfunction is of prime importance, and their progress and academic success in the future can be prevented by this technology if not properly handled. Methods: In this descriptive and correlational study, the statistical population consisted of all students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, of which 447 students studying in the first and second semesters of the academic year 2017-18 were selected through Cochran's Sample Size Formula and Stratified Random Sampling. As for data collection, the Young's Internet addiction Test (IAT) and Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) were utilized. Moreover, for data analysis, the descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (T-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis) were employed in the environment of SPSS Statistical Software Version 23.0. Results: The results of the present study demonstrated that the total mean score of students’ internet addiction and mental health measured 3.81±0.88 and 2.56±0.33, respectively. The results also indicated that internet addiction correlared positively with depression whereas negatively with mental health (P<0.001). Besides, the results of multiple regression analysis revealed that the five major predictors of vulnerability to internet addictionin university students were as follows: the key reason for using the internet, faculty, depression, the main place for using the internet, and somatic symptoms. Conclusions: According to the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that students’ excessive use of the internet leads to depression, anxiety, and reduced mental health, thereby affecting their academic performance. Hence, it is suggested that further monitoring and control be exercised on how the internet is used by university students, and they should be informed of the detrimental effects of this technology in the case of misuse or overuse.

Users' Perception of Internet Characteristics in the Academic Environment

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Abdullah Almobarraz
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Internet Adoption ◽  
Instructional Activities ◽  
Academic Activities

This article examines the characteristics of internet that motivate faculty members of Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University (IMSU) in Saudi Arabia to utilize the Internet in their research and instructional activities. The framework of the study was the attributes of innovations offered by Rogers. A modified instrument was adopted to collect the data and measure the attributes. The result revealed that the majority of IMSU faulty members used the Internet for research and academic activities twice a month or less, indicating a low Internet adoption rate. Multiple regression analysis showed that all attributes of innovation individually predicted Internet adoption. The combination of all attributes indicated the model could predict Internet adoption among faculty.

scholarly journals Pengaruh intensi, pengalaman menggunakan internet, kondisi pemfasilitasan, dan undang undang informasi & transaksi elektronik No. 11/2008 terhadap cybercrime

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Achmad Syaiful Hidayat Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Facilitating Conditions

The aims of this research is to test the influence of intension, experience using the internet, facilitating conditions and undang-undang Informasi & Transaksi Elektronik (ITE) No. 11/2008 on cybercrime. This research uses survey methods. Cluster sampling and purposive sampling method are used to determine research sample. The respondents are internet users who use the internet at warnet and are located in Yogya- karta, Surabaya and Malang. Some 300 questionnaires have been distributed and received back. A total of 291 questionnaires revealed to be analyzed by using multiple regression analysis. Based on the analysis results can be concluded that intention, experience using the Internet, facilitating conditions and UU ITE No. 11/2008 positively influence the occurrence of cybercrime. For further research, it is advisable to increase research variables also affect the occurrence of cybercrime, among others, and increase the number of samples. It aims to obtain research results more representative so that results can be generalized. Keywords: cybercrime, internet, UU ITE No. 11/2008

scholarly journals Not all Online Sexual Activities are the Same

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Ramón Barrada
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Young People ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
The Past ◽  
Different Types

Young people’s use and participation in online sexual activities (OSA) has increased in the past two decades and has changed their behavior in the area of sexuality. The existing literature has some important limitations, concerning the assessment of the construct and its orientation toward problematic use, while ignoring its healthy use or social participation and its relationship with well-being. The main objective of this study was to analyze the relationships between the three types of OSA (compulsive, isolated, and social) proposed by Delmonico and Miller, as well as offline sexual behavior, and psychosexual well-being. It was also necessary to evaluate the factor structure of the Internet Sexual Screening Test (ISST). Participants were 1,147 university students of both sexes, aged between 18 and 26 years, who completed a battery of online questionnaires. The main finding of the study is that, when controlling for other online sexual behavior, different types of OSA evaluated relate differently to offline sexual behavior and to psychosexual well-being, and that most young people made healthy use and participation of OSA. It also presents a new structure of the ISST. The discussion emphasizes the need to recognize the positive consequences of OSA to implement programs for the promotion of sexual health.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN DAN KARAKTERISTIK KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAP INTERNET FINANCIAL REPORTING DISCLOSURE

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
Rudi Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Statistical Method ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Committee Meeting ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Test Result

AbstractThis Study aimed to analyze the influence of the proportion of Independent Commisioner and the characteristic Audit Committee to internet financial reporting disclosure. Proportion of Independent Commissioner measured by the ratio of owned Independent Commissioner to Board of Commisioner. Characteristic of the Audit Committee is proxed by the size, AUdit Committe's meeting frequency. The Audit Committee expertise in accounting / financial and the independent parties of the Audit Committee's proportion. Internet financial reporting disclosure is measured by the disclusre items required under the Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 7/50/PBI/2005. The sample in this research were 90 companies and samples used in this study were companies listed in Bank Indonesia during the years 2011- 2014. Statistical method used multiple regression analysis. Based on the test result show that the Proportion of Independent Commissioner had no efect to Internet financial reporting disclosure. And then, Characteristic of the Audit Committee comprimised of several prixies which are size of the Audit Committe, Audit committee meeting frequency, AUdit Commimittee expertise in financial / accounting and independent parties of the Audit Committee had a positive and significant effect to the internet financial reporting disclosure. Size as control variabel had a positive and significant effect to the internet financial reporting disclosure. 

Users’ Perception of Internet Characteristics in the Academic Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 271-280
Author(s):  
Abdullah Almobarraz
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Internet Adoption ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Academic Activities

This paper examines the characteristics of internet that motivate faculty members of Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University (IMSU) in Saudi Arabia to utilize the Internet in their research and instructional activities. The framework of the study was the attributes of innovations offered by Rogers. A modified instrument was adopted to collect the data and measure the attributes. The result revealed that the majority of IMSU faulty members used the Internet for research and academic activities twice a month or less, indicating a low Internet adoption rate. Multiple regression analysis showed that all attributes of innovation individually predicted Internet adoption. The combination of all attributes indicated the model could predict Internet adoption among faculty.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Komisaris Independen dan Karakteristik Komisaris Audit Terhadap Internet Financial Reporting Disclosure

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Rudi Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Statistical Method ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Test Results

This study aimed to analyze the influence of the proportion of Independent Commissioner and the characteristics Audit Committee to internet financial reporting disclosure. Proportion of Independent Commissioner measured by the ratio of owned Independent Commissioner to Board of Commissioners. Characteristics of the Audit Committee is proxied by the size, Audit Committee’s meeting frequency, the Audit Committee expertise in accounting / financial, and the independent parties of the Audit Committee’s proportion. Internet financial reporting disclosure is measured by the disclosure items required under the Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 7/50/PBI/2005.                   The sample in this research were 90 companies, and samples used in this study were banking companies listed in Bank Indonesia during the years 2011-2014. Statistical method used is multiple regression analysis. Based on the test results show that the proportion of independent commissioner, had no effect to internet fianncial reporting disclosure. And then, the characteristics of an audit committee comprised of several proxies which are the size of the Audit Committee, Audit Committee’s meeting frequency, Audit Committee expertise in financial / accounting, and the independent parties of the Audit Committee had a positive and significant effect to the internet financial reporting disclosure. Size as control variabel had a positive and significant effect to the internet financial reporting disclosure.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOREDOM PRONENESS AND SOLITARY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS IN ADULTS

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamel Gana ◽  
Raphael Trouillet ◽  
Bettina Martin ◽  
Leatitia Toffart
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Boredom Proneness ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between boredom proneness and some solitary sexual activities among adults such as masturbating and viewing pornographic films. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that sexual unsatisfaction and boredom proneness were significant predictors of people's engaging in such activities, and the analysis of variance revealed that highly boredom-prone individuals were more likely to engage in such solitary sexual practices than were lower boredom-prone individuals.

scholarly journals PENGARUH INTERNET TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOLOGIS SISWA MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH DI TANJUNGPINANG

PERADA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ediyansyah M.Pd.I
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Coefficient Corrélation

Media internet membuat hubungan yang jauh menjadi dekat, cepat dan mudah. Ini memberikan banyak manfaat, beberapa dapat memberikan manfaat baik dan buruk, manfaat kebaikan jika digunakan untuk mencari informasi tentang pembelajaran dan kejahatan jika digunakan untuk pornografi, informasi tentang kekerasan, dan lainnya yang negatif termasuk bahaya psikologis karena kecanduan internet. Sumber daya manusia dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa MTS di Tanjung Pinang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh media internet terhadap perkembangan psikologis siswa MTS di Tanjung Pinang. Ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner skala likert. Analisis menggunakan teknik analisis korelasi dan analisis regresi berganda dengan uji prasyarat, analisis korelasi momen produk dan regresi berganda. Besarnya koefisien korelasi antara variabel X dan Y adalah sama dengan 0,201> 0,1654. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini didasarkan pada hasil yang diperoleh bahwa ada pengaruh antara media internet terhadap perkembangan psikologis siswa MTS di Tanjung Pinang.   Abstract: The internet media makes a distant relationships be close, fast and easy. This provides many benefits, some can provide good and bad benefits, goodness benefits if used to find information about learning and badness if used for pornography, information about violence, and others that are negative including psychological endanger due to the internet addiction.The human resources in this research are MTS students in Tanjung Pinang. The purpose of these research was to determine the influence of internet media on the psychological development of MTS students in Tanjung Pinang. This is qualitative research. The technique of collecting data using the Likert scale questionnaire. Analysis using correlation analysis techniques and multiple regression analysis with prerequisite tests, product moment correlation analysis and multiple regression.The magnitude of the coefficient correlation between variable X and Y is equal to 0.201 >  0.1654. The conclusions in this reaserch are based on the results obtained that there is an influence between internet media on the development psychological of MTS students in Tanjung Pinang.

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