The Role of Positive and Negative Metacognitions About Sex in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Problematic Consumption of Pornography. A Mediation Model
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to examine how positive and negative metacognitions about sex (MSS) mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Method: = 27.21; SD = 8.74), 64.4% of whom were women. Results: Both positive and negative MSS mediated the link between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. Conclusion: MSS plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics between psychological distress and problematic consumption of pornography. The study contributes to filling a gap in the literature by exploring MSS in this context. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Institution: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403188273