title: The Relation Between Compulsive Sexual Behaviors and Aggression in a Substance-Dependent Population.
abstract: Research supports a high comorbidity between compulsive sexual behaviors (CSBs) and SUDs, which are both classified by increased impulsivity. Literature has also indicated that increased impulsivity and substance use are associated with aggression. However, no known research has examined the relationship between CSBs and aggression among a substance dependent population. The purpose of the current study was to examine this relationship. Participants included 349 male patients in treatment for SUDs. Results indicated that after controlling for alcohol and drug use and problems and age, CSBs were significantly associated with total aggression, aggressive attitudes, physical aggression, and verbal aggression. This is the first known study to examine this relationship, thus continued research is needed to extend and replicate these findings.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Psychology Department, University of Tennessee- Knoxville.
authors.forename: JoAnna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Elmquist
authors.affiliation: Clinical Psychology Department, Ohio University.
authors.forename: Ryan C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Shorey
authors.affiliation: Clinical Director, Cornerstone of Recovery, Louisville, TN.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.affiliation: Clinical Psychology Department, University of Tennessee- Knoxville.
authors.forename: Gregory L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Stuart
keywords: alcohol abuse; compulsive sexual behaviors; drug abuse; physical aggression; sexual addiction; substance dependence; verbal aggression