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Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity
The Journal of Treatment & Prevention
Volume 23, 2016 - Issue 2-3: Religion, Spirituality and Sexual Addiction
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Perceived Addiction to Internet Pornography among Religious Believers and Nonbelievers

David F. BradleyCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OhioCorrespondence[email protected]
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Joshua B. GrubbsCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Alex UzdavinesCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Julie J. ExlineCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Kenneth I. PargamentBowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Pages 225-243 | Published online: 02 Jun 2016

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