Adam M. Scalese, V. Worthen, J. Ripplinger, Robert L. Gleave, Mark E Beecher, Derek Griner, A. Jackson, Lane Fischer, D. Wood, Kristina S. W. Hansen, Adam R. Fisher, Yoko H. W. Caldwell, Corinne R Hannan
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Abstract This study investigated the processes and outcomes associated with religiously sponsored pornography addiction support group meetings. We identified a variety of themes using a collaborative hermeneutic interpretation method. Results showed that participants experienced shame due to their pornography use and that member-to-member sharing in meetings facilitated self-compassion, cohesion, shame reduction, and spiritual experiences. Participants reported outcomes such as adopting a lifelong recovery approach, viewing pornography use as a symptom, and prioritizing their relationship with God. In some cases, participants reported increased shame and distress from the significant focus in group on their pornography use, in addition to specific shame-inducing experiences in meetings.