Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior as a Symptom of Insecure Attachment in Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15414196 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Crocker (0000-0002-7641-5742, corresponding author), Michael M Crocker |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 373-393 |
| Publication date | 2015-10-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1533-256X • E-ISSN: 1533-2578 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1533256x.2015.1091000 |
| OpenAlex | W2161037969 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 48 |
Out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB) is often misunderstood. To gain a better understanding of its underlying dynamics, this study explored the relationships between insecure attachment and OCSB in men. Online surveys measured OCSB (Hypersexual Behavior Inventory [HBI]) and attachment style (Experiences in Close Relationships Short Form [ECR–S]) in 45 men who presented with OCSB and 32 men who did not. Multivariate analysis indicated that high ECR–S scores predicted high HBI scores and clinical determination of OCSB, which in turn predicted attachment-avoidant behavior. Avoidant behavior was a better predictor of OCSB than attachment anxiety, suggesting that OCSB might be a manifestation of avoidant attachment. Implications for practice are offered
Anxiety · Attachment theory · Developmental psychology · Insecure attachment · Psychiatry · Sexual behavior · Clinical Psychology · Gender, Feminism, and Media · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |