Voices of coping in an Italian self-help virtual community of cyberporn dependents

Cyberpsychol Behav. 2008 Oct;11(5):599-601. doi: 10.1089/cpb.2007.0204.

Abstract

Textual analysis of 2000 messages from 302 participants in an Italian self-help Internet community for cyberporn dependents (noallapornodipendenza) shows that through anonymous sharing, participants form a support community providing emotional involvement and care. Similarities with encounter group strategies for other types of addictions are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Behavior, Addictive / psychology*
  • Behavior, Addictive / therapy
  • Erotica / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Male
  • Self-Help Groups*
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*
  • Social Support