Impulsividade e comportamento hipersexual: uma análise do tempo para a primeira fixação numa tarefa go/ no-go modificada

Abstract

The definition, prevalence and repercussions of hypersexuality have been the subject of growing research, although these studies follow different and not always consensual lines of investigation. This investigation aimed to analyse the influence of the time of the first fixation on the control of impulses and on hypersexuality. The ocular registration of a visual image is an important selective process in visual perception. Therefore, recording and analyzing eye movement data in our sample provided us an indicator of impulsiveness and hypersexuality in a go/no-go task. The sample of present study consisted of 112 participants (59 women and 53 men). Inclusion criteria were age over 18 and being heterosexual. The contact was made through social networks. The results revealed a significant association between the consequences associated with hypersexuality and sexual compulsiveness, and the time for the first fixation with regard to positive images/sport.

Date of Award	2020
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	JOANA PATRÍCIA PEREIRA CARVALHO (Supervisor)