Berk C. Ünsal
A5024880140- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Gender Politics and Representation
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Sex work and related issues
- Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Digital Games and Media
Eötvös Loránd University
2022-2025
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2025
Sungkyunkwan University
2023-2024
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Psychology
2024
University of California, San Diego
2024
University of Duisburg-Essen
2024
University of New Mexico
2023-2024
University of Baghdad
2024
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw
2023
Institute of Psychology
2023
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 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,...
Although medical gender-affirming interventions (GAIs) are vital for most transgender individuals, previous evidence regarding their impacts on psychological well-being is mixed. While some studies reported improvements, others failed to find such effects. Using a large-scale dataset of trans adults from 28 European countries, we aimed understand how structural stigma and identity concealment might explain this inconsistency. 15,845 who participated in the EU-LGBTI-II survey, including...
Despite being a widely used screening questionnaire, there is no consensus on the most appropriate measurement model for Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Furthermore, have been limited studies its invariance across cross-cultural subgroups, genders, and sexual orientations. The present study aimed to examine fit of different models AUDIT wide range subgroups by country, language, gender, orientation. Responses concerning past-year alcohol use from participants...
Abstract Introduction The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is a brief questionnaire that evaluates five major aspects of sexual function: sex drive, arousal, erectile function/vaginal lubrication, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction with orgasm. An advantage the ASEX its simplicity brevity (five items), making it suitable for screening function problems in healthcare contexts large-scale studies. main objective this study was examine psychometric properties multi-national...
Abstract Purpose Although discriminatory laws, policies, and public attitudes (i.e., structural stigma) are linked to adverse mental health outcomes among sexual gender minority (SGM) populations, little attention has been paid protective factors, such as community participation, about which inconsistencies exist whether it ameliorates or exacerbates burdens. Thus, we examined the mediator roles of identity disclosure victimization moderator role stigma in association participation with...
Motivations for pornography use may vary across gender identities, sexual orientations, and geographical regions, warranting examination to promote individual public health. The aims of this study were validate the Pornography Use Scale (PUMS) in a diverse, multicultural sample, develop short form (PUMS-8) that can assess wide range motivations. Using data from 42 countries (N = 75,117; Mage 32.07; SDage 12.37), enabled us thoroughly evaluate dimensionality, validity, reliability (PUMS),...
The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Model and the various psychometric instruments developed validated based on this model are well established in clinical research settings. However, evidence regarding validity, reliability, equivalence across multiple countries of residence, languages, or gender identities, including gender-diverse individuals, is lacking to date. Using data from International Sex Survey (
Proximal minority stressors (i.e., internalized homonegativity, anticipation of rejection, and concealment sexual identity) lead to depression anxiety. General psychological factors mediate the association proximal with Based on this, present study aimed investigate sequential mediating roles shame forgiveness self relations anxiety in a sample self-identified gay men Turkey (N = 200). The findings revealed that significantly predicted indirectly through self-forgiveness. Thus, link between...
Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Desire Inventory (SDI-2), widely used scale assessing (desire), into 25 languages from English data International Sex Survey (ISS) to (a) investigate its psychometric properties (i.e. factorial structure, reliability, validity, measurement invariance) (b) explore expression of across different countries, genders, orientations. A total 82,243 participants...
Abstract Background Although previous studies demonstrated that structural stigma (i.e., discriminatory state laws, public policies, and attitudes) predicts adverse mental health outcomes among sexual gender minority (SGM) populations, less is known how protective factors interact with stigma. Thus, we aimed to examine the associations between stigma, community participation, depressive symptoms in a large sample of SGM adults. Methods Discriminatory attitudes affecting people were assessed...