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Examining the Feasibility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Self-Help for Problematic Pornography Viewing: Results From a Pilot Open Trial
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
  • Michael E. Levin, Utah State University
  • Scott T. Heninger, Utah State University
  • Benjamin G. Pierce, Utah State University
  • Michael P. Twohig, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
SAGE Publishing
Publication Date
9-12-2017
Abstract

This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) self-help program for problematic pornography viewing (PV). A sample of 19 adults seeking help for problematic PV was recruited in an open trial. Participants reported adequate program acceptability, although only 45% of those completing post-assessment read at least half of the self-help book. Significant improvements on problematic PV and cognitive fusion were found over the 8-week intervention period, with effects sustaining at 8-week follow-up. Participants who read more improved more on PV problems and psychological inflexibility. Overall, an ACT self-help approach appears feasible and potentially efficacious for PV.

Citation Information
Michael E. Levin, Scott T. Heninger, Benjamin G. Pierce and Michael P. Twohig. "Examining the Feasibility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Self-Help for Problematic Pornography Viewing: Results From a Pilot Open Trial" The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families Vol. 25 Iss. 4 (2017) p. 306 - 312
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael-levin/18/