Hair testosterone and cortisol interactively predict problematic pornography use in a male sample

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Authors

Tom Malte Burkardt · University of Duisburg-Essen

Rudolf Stark · Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Tobias Stalder · University of Siegen

Oliver T. Wolf · Ruhr University Bochum

Tim Klucken · University of Siegen

Matthias Brand · Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Silke M. Müller

Abstract

This study delivers novel evidence for an association between basal testosterone and cortisol levels in PPU for males. However, the assumed association between hormonal levels, risk taking and impulsivity could not be supported.

Topics & Keywords

Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Sexual function and dysfunction studies Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Behavioral Addictions

DOI: 10.1556/2006.2025.00489

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