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Research Articles

Moderating Role of Sexual Attitudes in the Association between Online Sexual Activity and Problematic Pornography Use: Evidence from the Chinese Community and Help-Seeking Men

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Pages 555-572 | Received 03 Nov 2022, Accepted 05 Sep 2023, Published online: 19 Sep 2023

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