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Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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What is Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology?
Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology is the interdisciplinary study of compulsive sexual behavior, hypersexual disorder, internet pornography consumption, and their psychological impacts, including assessment tools, treatment methods, gender differences, and social attitudes.
This field encompasses 48,100 works examining hypersexual disorder, compulsive sexual behavior, and internet pornography use. Key research develops validated scales like the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) by R. Rosen (2000) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) by Rosen et al. (1997). Prevalence studies reveal sexual dysfunction affects significant portions of the U.S. population, as shown by Laumann et al. (1999).
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
This sub-topic investigates diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and neurobiological underpinnings of CSBD as defined in ICD-11, using fMRI and behavioral tasks to differentiate it from normative sexuality. Researchers validate assessment scales like the Sexual Compulsivity Scale.
Internet Pornography Consumption Effects
Studies examine psychological, neural, and relational impacts of frequent online pornography use, including desensitization, escalation to novel stimuli, and correlations with relationship satisfaction via longitudinal surveys and eye-tracking.
Hypersexual Disorder Psychopathology
Research explores etiology, comorbidity with mood disorders, and impulsivity traits in hypersexual disorder using clinical samples and twin studies to assess heritability and risk factors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Addiction
This area evaluates CBT protocols, mindfulness-based interventions, and acceptance-commitment therapy for reducing compulsive behaviors, with RCTs measuring relapse rates and functional outcomes.
Gender Differences in Compulsive Sexuality
Investigations compare manifestation, prevalence, and treatment responses in hypersexuality across genders using meta-analyses and population surveys to unpack sociocultural influences.
Why It Matters
Assessment instruments such as the FSFI by R. Rosen (2000, 6311 citations) enable multidimensional evaluation of female sexual function, supporting clinical diagnosis and treatment in psychology and urology. The IIEF by Rosen et al. (1997, 5719 citations) standardizes erectile dysfunction assessment, facilitating trials like sildenafil treatment by Goldstein et al. (1998, 2135 citations), which improved function in men. National surveys like Laumann et al. (1999, 5073 citations) quantify sexual dysfunction prevalence in the U.S., informing public health responses, while Davis (2001, 2854 citations) models pathological internet use linked to compulsive behaviors, aiding interventions for technology-driven sexual issues.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A Multidimensional Self-Report Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function" by R. Rosen (2000), as it introduces a foundational, highly cited (6311 citations) assessment tool central to measuring sexual function impacts from behavioral and technological factors.
Key Papers Explained
R. Rosen (2000) established the FSFI for female sexual function assessment, complemented by Rosen et al. (1997)'s IIEF for male erectile function, both enabling prevalence studies like Laumann et al. (1999) on U.S. sexual dysfunction. Davis (2001) extends this to technology via a cognitive-behavioral model of pathological internet use, while Goldstein et al. (1998) apply IIEF to sildenafil treatment outcomes.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Research continues on compulsive sexual behavior and internet pornography, building on Davis (2001)'s model without recent preprints specifying new frontiers.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A Multidimensional Se... | 2000 | Journal of Sex & Marit... | 6.3K | ✓ |
| 2 | The international index of erectile function (IIEF): a multidi... | 1997 | Urology | 5.7K | ✕ |
| 3 | Sexual Dysfunction in the United States | 1999 | JAMA | 5.1K | ✕ |
| 4 | A cognitive-behavioral model of pathological Internet use | 2001 | Computers in Human Beh... | 2.9K | ✕ |
| 5 | Human Sexual Response | 1966 | — | 2.8K | ✕ |
| 6 | Evolution and Tinkering | 1977 | Science | 2.6K | ✕ |
| 7 | Thinking sex: Notes for a radical theory of the politics of se... | 2007 | — | 2.5K | ✓ |
| 8 | Predicting relapse: A meta-analysis of sexual offender recidiv... | 1998 | Journal of Consulting ... | 2.3K | ✕ |
| 9 | A Study of Sexuality and Health among Older Adults in the Unit... | 2007 | New England Journal of... | 2.2K | ✓ |
| 10 | Oral Sildenafil in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction | 1998 | New England Journal of... | 2.1K | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Female Sexual Function Index?
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a brief, multidimensional self-report instrument developed by R. Rosen (2000) for assessing female sexual function. It underwent face validity testing by experts and refinement through administration to 131 normal controls and 12 others. The scale supports clinical evaluation of sexual domains.
How is erectile dysfunction assessed using the IIEF?
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is a multidimensional scale by Rosen et al. (1997) for evaluating erectile dysfunction. It provides standardized measurement across symptoms. The tool has been widely applied in clinical studies.
What are the prevalence rates of sexual dysfunction in the U.S.?
Laumann et al. (1999) found sexual dysfunction to be a significant public health issue in the United States, with emotional problems contributing to these experiences. The study highlights its broad impact. Rates indicate it affects a substantial population segment.
What model explains pathological internet use related to sexual behavior?
Davis (2001) proposed a cognitive-behavioral model of pathological internet use, linking it to compulsive behaviors including sexual ones. The model identifies key psychological factors. It supports therapeutic approaches for technology-enabled addictions.
What treatments exist for erectile dysfunction involving technology or pharmacology?
Goldstein et al. (1998) demonstrated that oral sildenafil effectively treats erectile dysfunction in men, with good tolerability. The study involved clinical trials. It represents a pharmacological advancement assessed via tools like the IIEF.
How does sexual activity change among older adults?
Lindau et al. (2007) reported that many older U.S. adults remain sexually active, though women are less likely to have intimate partners. Sexual problems are common but rarely discussed with physicians. The study surveyed health and sexuality patterns.
Open Research Questions
- ? How do internet pornography consumption patterns predict compulsive sexual behavior across genders?
- ? What psychological mechanisms link pathological internet use to hypersexual disorder symptoms?
- ? Which factors best predict sexual offender recidivism in technology-influenced cases?
- ? How effective are cognitive-behavioral interventions for internet-related sexual compulsions?
- ? What role do social attitudes play in adolescent exposure to online pornography?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 48,100 works with no specified 5-year growth rate; highly cited papers from 1966-2007 like Rosen (2000, 6311 citations) and Rosen et al. (1997, 5719 citations) dominate, reflecting sustained focus on assessment tools amid absent recent preprints or news.
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