Scientific Production on Pornography Addiction: A Bibliometric Review of the Last 30 Years
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Abstract
Introduction: this study analyzes scientific production on pornography addiction over the past 30 years, reflecting its growing academic and clinical relevance.
Objective: to identify research patterns, key authors, and international collaborations on pornography addiction.
Method: a bibliometric analysis was conducted using Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions. A total of 351 articles published between 1994 and 2024 were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: India, Canada, and the United Kingdom lead scientific production and J.B. Grubbs emerged as the most prolific author. Four thematic clusters were identified: clinical diagnosis, psychological factors, neuroscience, and clinical trials.
Discussion and conclusions: the findings reflect significant publication growth since 2015, underscoring the increasing interest in pornography addiction as a public health issue. Further research is needed in underrepresented regions like Latin America and Africa.
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