{
  "id": 9981883,
  "title": "Large analysis connects specific personality traits to problematic internet pornography use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/large-analysis-connects-specific-personality-traits-to-problematic",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-26T13:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PsyPost",
    "slug": "psypost",
    "url": "https://www.psypost.org/personality-traits-linked-to-problematic-internet-pornography-use/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A recent meta-analysis published in Communication Research has connected specific personality traits to problematic internet pornography use. Led by clinical psychologist Mehdi Akbari of Kharazmi University in Iran, the study analyzed data from 51 separate studies encompassing 45,808 participants from various countries. The research found that impulsivity, sexual compulsivity, and neuroticism were strongly linked to problematic internet pornography consumption, while higher levels of conscientiousness and self-control were associated with lower overall rates of pornography use. The findings provide valuable insights for clinicians seeking to identify at-risk individuals and develop more effective treatment protocols for problematic pornography use.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}