Short-Term Psychodynamic Group Therapy for Problematic Pornography Use

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of short-term psychodynamic group therapy for problematic pornography use in young adult men. Participants were assigned to either a psychodynamic group therapy intervention or a control condition. The intervention consisted of 16 online group therapy sessions. The study examined changes in pornography craving, emotion regulation difficulties, shame, and guilt. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention and at follow-up.
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First added on: Aug 19, 2026