| Abstrakt: |
We explored factors that predict readiness to change among consumers of pornography. We obtained a cross-sectional survey sample concerning problematic pornography use (N = 892; 59% female; 87% White; mean age = 40). The Change Questionnaire was appropriate for this population and produced two internally consistent factors – confidence to change and importance of change. Using a bootstrapping methodology, a combination of variables (demographic, spiritual/religious, psychological symptoms, past reduction efforts, and addiction symptoms) predicted desire to reduce pornography use among participants. Among those desiring to reduce their pornography use, well-being (lower symptoms of psychological distress), religiosity, and relationship variables predicted both confidence to change and importance of changing while perception of addiction predicted importance to change. Findings may be used to help develop models of desire to and readiness to change along with motivational interviewing-based interventions for individuals wishing to reduce their pornography consumption. Clients who are more motivated or ready to change are more likely to engage, persist, and improve in treatment for addictions. This study found that among consumers of pornography, many individuals report an interest in changing (i.e., reducing) their consumption. Specific factors that showed readiness for change in pornography consumption, include a personal sense of well-being, religiosity, a current romantic relationship, and the perception of pornography use as an addiction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
