NCJ Number
231476
Journal
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Dated: April-June 2010 Pages: 197-213
Date Published
June 2010
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This study analyzed differences between a group of hypersexual clients and a comparison group on indexes of hypersexuality and emotions.
Abstract
This study investigated distinct emotions in a sample of men (n = 103) seeking help for hypersexual behavior compared to a control group of college students (n = 100) using the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory and the Differential Emotions Scale. Significant differences between groups emerged on several domains of emotion and hypersexual behavior. Self-hostility was the most significant predictor of hypersexual behavior. These findings suggest that self-critical affect, such as shame, might exert an influence in precipitating or perpetuating hypersexual behavior. Tables and references (Published Abstract)