Paula Hall: Understanding and treating sex addiction—a comprehensive guide for people who struggle with sex addiction and those who want to help them

Hall, Elise

doi:10.1007/s00737-013-0400-9

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“…Sex addiction symptoms consists of looking for new sexual partners, having compulsive masturbation and sexual intercourse, the frequent pornography consumption, repeated unsuccessful efforts to stop excessive sexual behaviors, having risky sexual experiences, obsessive thoughts of sex, feeling guilt or shame about their sexual behaviors, and a strong desire for anonymous sex (3,4,1,5). Sex addiction is associated with increased risk-taking behaviors such as drug use, alcohol consumption and having sexual multi-partner, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, loneliness, low self-con dence, and insecure attachment styles (6,7,3,1,8).…”

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

Youseflu

Kraus

Razavinia

et al. 2020

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Introduction Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

Youseflu

Kraus

Razavinia

et al. 2020

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“…Sex addiction symptoms consist of looking for new sexual partners, having compulsive masturbation and sexual intercourse, frequent pornography consumption, repeated unsuccessful efforts to stop excessive sexual behaviors, having risky sexual experiences, obsessive thoughts of sex, feeling guilt or shame about their sexual behaviors, and a strong desire for anonymous sex (3,4,1,5). Sex addiction is associated with increased risk-taking behaviors such as drug use, alcohol consumption and having multiple sexual partners, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, loneliness, low self-con dence, and insecure attachment styles (6,7,3,1,8).…”

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confidence: 99%

The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

Youseflu

Kraus

Razavinia

et al. 2020

Preprint

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Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for the BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. In the measure's structural validity, the results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the One-factor structure. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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“…The prevalence rate of out-of-control sexual behavior and its consequences among females in the UK and elsewhere is unknown at this time (Hall, 2013). In order to increase awareness, provide treatment options for such groups, and, for SA to officially be recognized as a clinical reality, an indication of how many people experience it as a problem is of significance.…”

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“…For example, there are currently only two private residential clinics in the UK that specifically deal with the treatment of SA (governed by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity ). Among these clinics, 98% of those in treatment are men (Hall, 2013). …”

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Barriers to female sex addiction treatment in the UK

Dhuffar¹,

Griffiths²

2016

J Behav Addict

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BackgroundOver the last 20 years, behavioral addictions (e.g., addictions to gambling, playing video games, work, etc.) have become more accepted among both public and scientific communities. Addiction to sex is arguably a more controversial issue, but this does not take away from the fact that some individuals seek professional help for problematic excessive sex, irrespective of how the behavior is conceptualized. Empirical evidence suggests that among treatment seekers, men are more likely than women to seek help for sex addiction (SA).MethodsUsing the behavioral addiction literature and the authors’ own expertise in researching female SA, this paper examines potential barriers to the treatment for female sex addicts.ResultsFour main types of barriers for female sex addicts not seeking treatment were identified. These comprised (a) individual barriers, (b) social barriers, (c) research barriers, and (d) treatment barriers.ConclusionsFurther research is needed to either confirm or disconfirm the identified barriers that female sex addicts face when seeking treatment, and if conformation is found, interested stakeholders should provide better awareness and/or see ways in which such barriers can be overcome to aid better uptake of SA services.

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Paula Hall: Understanding and treating sex addiction—a comprehensive guide for people who struggle with sex addiction and those who want to help them

Cited by 7 publications

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

Barriers to female sex addiction treatment in the UK

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