Self-regulatory Processes in Problematic Pornography Use

Abstract Purpose of Review A core symptom problematic pornography use (PPU) is the repeated failure to control sexual impulses resulting in use; however, field self-regulation research has rarely been applied PPU. Recent Findings Various goals can underly online pornography. These conflict with other self-regulatory a person holds, which leads moments self-control. The outcome such self-control depends on multiple internal factors, including strength desire pornography, whether perceives their behaviour, and motivation resist desire, as well external, situational factors. contribution volition towards PPU are inconclusive. Summary More needed further explore what influences self-control, specifically proposed model be used derive questions for studies develop prevention intervention approaches.