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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
  • 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 Journals
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 were 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
Levin, Michael E.; Heninger, Scott T.; Pierce, Benjamin G.; Twohig, Michael P. (2017). Examining the Feasibility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Self-Help for Problematic Pornography Viewing. The Family Journal. 1066480717731242. 10.1177/1066480717731242.