Jesús Castro‐Calvo
A5010873451- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Gender and Feminist Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Media and Digital Communication
- Digital Games and Media
- Health and Medical Education
- Media Influence and Health
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Universitat de València
2015-2025
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2024
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2024
Hologic (Germany)
2024
Sexual Health Clinic
2024
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2024
Universität Hamburg
2024
Universidad Europea
2023
Universitat Jaume I
2013-2022
Universidad Mayor
2022
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments have introduced steps such as spatial distancing and "staying at home" curb its spread impact. The fear resulting from disease, 'lockdown' situation, high levels of uncertainty regarding future, financial insecurity raise level stress, anxiety, depression experienced by people all around world. Psychoactive substances other reinforcing behaviors (e.g., gambling, video gaming, watching pornography) are often used reduce stress anxiety...
Abstract Background and aims Following the recognition of ‘internet gaming disorder’ (IGD) as a condition requiring further study by DSM‐5, ‘gaming (GD) was officially included diagnostic entity World Health Organization (WHO) in 11th revision International Classification Diseases (ICD‐11). However, proposed criteria for disorder remain subject debate, there has been no systematic attempt to integrate views different groups experts. To achieve more agreement on this new disorder, employed...
Abstract Introduction Pornography consumption has increased exponentially in recent decades. Most studies conducted so far are focused on adult samples (typically, between 18 and 30 years old), limiting the generalizability of their results. This study aims to create a taxonomy that groups various pornographic contents thus explore different aspects its use (e.g., preference for content, excessive problematic use) people at life stages. Methods Between 2016 2019, 8,040 individuals (71.3%...
Despite its inclusion in the 11th revision of International Classification Diseases, there is a virtual paucity high-quality scientific evidence about compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), especially underrepresented and underserved populations. Therefore, we comprehensively examined CSBD across 42 countries, genders, orientations, validated original (CSBD-19) short (CSBD-7) versions Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale to provide standardized, state-of-the-art screening tools for...
We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of psychometric examination Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener.
The aim of this study was to determine the type and frequency online sexual practices among Spanish college students, prevalence risk pathological cybersex use profiles, correlates/predictors behavior. Participants were 1,557 males females between 18 25 years old. Results showed that is not as frequent documented in other Western countries. However, a significant percentage participants with risky (8.6%) or (1.7% men 0.1% women) profile identified. Finally, we found set variables that,...
Video games are among the most popular consumer electronic products in world. They having a growing mass appeal both as an interactive recreational activity, which one can engage individually or with other players, and passive entertainment form of viewership broadcasted gaming events, including e-sports live-streamed (e.g., twitch.tv). Modern offer diverse range unique highly immersive experiences. Portable consoles smart devices have promoted ubiquity video by making them easily accessible...
The authors focus on the influence of participants' having or not a steady partner when reference to cybersex use. Participants were 1,239 young, Spanish individuals who completed Internet Sex Screening Test. Results showed being in relationship certain consumption dimensions cybersex; was found be greater men than women. In general, activity higher for single participants, although it also significant participants with partner. authors' findings facilitate comprehension effect new...
During the last decade, number of people using Internet for sexual purposes has increased exponentially. However, most studies conducted so far have analysed Online Sexual Activity (OSA) adolescents and young people, meaning that we few information on how this phenomenon is expressed across lifespan. The aim study was to analyse three aspects OSA (prevalence different OSAs, motives engage in OSA, excessive problematic engagement OSA) a large sample individuals developmental stages. A...
Abstract The aim of this study was to test whether resilience and life satisfaction (two traditional protective factors) mediate between COVID‐19 related worries the development symptoms depression, anxiety, stress in adolescents young adults. Participants involved 392 adults (70.20% female) aged 12 25 years ( M = 17.05 years, SD 3.08). completed scale, CD‐RISC analyse resilience, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales‐21 emotional symptoms. Descriptive analyses...
The three-item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3) has been frequently used to assess distress related sexuality in public health surveys and research on sexual wellbeing. However, its psychometric properties measurement invariance across cultural, gender subgroups have not yet examined. This multinational study aimed validate the SDS-3 test properties, including language, country, identity, orientation groups. We global survey data from 82,243 individuals (Mean age=32.39 years; 40.3 % men, 57.0...
Despite a growing body of research on pornography use among women, there is lack understanding the problematic versus non-problematic nature. The current study aimed to investigate relationship between women's motivations for and sexual wellbeing using cross-sectional, self-report survey design participants from 42 countries. total sample included 82,243 participants, whom 46,874 (57.0%) identified as women were analyzed. participants' age averaged at M = 29.67 years, with standard deviation...
The Moral Incongruence Model of Pornography Use proposes that pornography-use-related problems may be present due to problematic pornography use (PPU) and/or moral disapproval (MD) use. Despite some supporting empirical evidence, no study has tested the presence different pornography-use profiles based on individuals' behavioral dysregulation (i.e., PPU) and values concerning generalizability previous findings diverse populations also been limited given scarcity studies conducted outside...
This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) across 42 countries 26 languages, assessing its as a screening tool for binge-eating disorder (BED) in diverse cultural contexts. Specifically, it sought enhance early recognition BED symptoms primary care settings globally, contributing standardized framework BED. The International Sex Survey, cross-sectional online study, was conducted languages. A community sample 82,243 participants,...
Sexual assertiveness (SA) is an important concept in understanding sexual well-being and decision-making. However, psychometric evaluation of existing measures SA diverse populations largely lacking, hindering cross-cultural comparative studies. This study validated the short version Assertiveness Questionnaire (SAQ-9) examined its measurement invariance across several languages, countries, genders, orientations, relationship statuses among 65,448 sexually-active adults (Mage = 32.98 years,...
Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease undergo various stages of therapeutic adaptation which involve lifestyle modifications, physical changes, and adjustment to renal replacement therapy. This process produces adaptive stress. Objective: To identify how resilience, health- related quality life, sociodemographic, clinical, hemodialysis routine-related variables are perceived stress in patients receiving for more than six months. Methods: was a multicenter cross-sectional study...
High levels of perfectionism in college students can compromise their academic performance and psychological well-being. This study aims to analyze the implication well-being suicidal ideation last year. A total 1.287 from different degrees reported previous year completed questionnaires on perfectionism, well-being, thoughts In both men women, correlates positively with negatively dimensions Likewise, average grade (β = 0.364) level demand degree -0.461) are mediating variables between...