A contextual behavioral model of chemsex: structural equation modeling of psychological predictors of hypersexuality and drug use
Background and objective: Chemsex, defined as the intentional use of psychoactive substances in sexual contexts, is increasingly prevalent among gay and bisexual men and is associated with a range of mental, physical and social implications. This study aimed to test a contextual behavioral model examining how psychological inflexibility, loneliness, intimacy difficulties, and internalized homophobia contribute to hypersexuality and sexualized substance use.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Hypersexuality: a Pilot Study.
Hypersexuality refers to the inability to control sexual desire. Despite it has shown serious consequences for physical, psychological and social health, the evidence of available psychological interventions is still insufficient. In this open-label pilot study, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention was conducted with adults with clinically significant levels of hypersexuality aimed to examine its feasibility and usefulness.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Satisfaction, Sexual Self-Esteem and Burnout Martial among Women with Type 2 Diabetes
Background and Aim:
Marital and sexual problems of chronic patients, especially diabetes, that often are ignored, need special attention to proper treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on marital satisfaction, sexual self-
esteem and burnout martial among women with type 2 diabetes.
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