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Compulsive sexual behavior: Definition of a problem and an approach to treatment

Quadland, Michael C.·1985·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
DOI 10.1080/00926238508406078
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Sexual compulsivity is defined as a lack of control over one's sexual behavior. Data were collected on 30 gay and bisexual men in New York City who defined themselves as sexually compulsive and who sought treatment for the problem, in order to determine: 1) whether they differed in psychological profile and sexual behavior from a matched control group of men seeking general psychotherapy; and 2) what the effect is of group psychotherapy for sexual compulsivity on the sexual behavior of group participants. It was found that men who are sexually compulsive differ from controls primarily in terms of the frequency and type of their sexual behavior. They do not display more neurotic symptoms. Further, it was found that group psychotherapy helps participants reduce the frequency of their sexual encounters with different partners. An objective measure of the sense of control one has over his/her sexual behavior is needed for further research on this subject.

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  • For his sample of gay and bisexual males, Quadland (1985) discovered that those showing compulsive sexual behavior desired a much lower number of partners than they actually had.

    “For his sample of gay and bisexual males, Quadland (1985) discovered that those showing compulsive sexual behavior desired a much lower number of partners than they actually had.”

    From A motivation model of sex addiction – Relevance to the controversy over the concept (2022) · cites this paper as Quadland (1985)

  • However, without therapy they were unable to achieve this number.

    “However, without therapy they were unable to achieve this number.”

    From A motivation model of sex addiction – Relevance to the controversy over the concept (2022) · cites this paper as Quadland (1985)

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Authors
Quadland, M. C.
Affiliations
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Corresponding author
Quadland, Michael C.
Venue
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1985-06
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
121-132
ISSN
  • 0092-623X (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-0715
DOI
10.1080/00926238508406078
OpenAlex
W1989450805
Cited by
179
References
8
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 9
FWCI
2.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
Keywords
compulsive sexual behavior, gay men, bisexual men, group therapy, sexual behavior, sexual partners, perceived control, neurotic symptoms, psychological profile
MeSH terms
Adult, Compulsive Behavior, Homosexuality, Humans, Male, Neurotic Disorders, Psychotherapy, Group, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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