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Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-18) | GetMotivated.ai

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Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-18)

Eighteen questions about pornography use over the past six months.

Before you begin

For adults age 18 and older. Rate eighteen statements about the past six months from Never to All the time. The PPCS-18 measures six dimensions of problematic pornography use; it is a screening and self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis. If your use is causing distress, discussing your result with a qualified clinician may be useful.

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Question 1

I felt that porn is an important part of my life.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 2

I used porn to restore the tranquility of my feelings.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 3

I felt porn caused problems in my sexual life.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 4

I felt that I had to watch more and more porn for satisfaction.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 5

I unsuccessfully tried to reduce the amount of porn I watch.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 6

I became stressed when something prevented me from watching porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 7

I thought about how good it would be to watch porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 8

Watching porn got rid of my negative feelings.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 9

Watching porn prevented me from bringing out the best in me.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 10

I felt that I needed more and more porn in order to satisfy my needs.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 11

When I vowed not to watch porn anymore, I could only do it for a short period of time.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 12

I became agitated when I was unable to watch porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 13

I continually planned when to watch porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 14

I released my tension by watching porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 15

I neglected other leisure activities as a result of watching porn.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 16

I gradually watched more "extreme" porn, because the porn I watched before was less satisfying.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 17

I resisted watching porn for only a little while before I relapsed.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

Question 18

I missed porn greatly when I didn't watch it for a while.

NeverRarelyOccasionallySometimesOftenVery oftenAll the time

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Source and attribution

Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale: Bothe, B., Toth-Kiraly, I., Zsila, A., Griffiths, M. D., Demetrovics, Z., & Orosz, G. (2018). The development of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS). The Journal of Sex Research, 55(3), 395-406. Distributed in the authors' public postprint for research and clinical use.