Outcomes for Treatment of Hypersexual Behavior Provided by Specialized Social Welfare Units. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kjellgren, Cecilia
• Is Part Of: Research on social work practice. Volume 29:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: hypersexual behavior -- sexual addiction -- social work -- specialized treatment -- follow-up; Social service -- Periodicals; 361.3205
• DOI: 10.1177/1049731518757030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-7315

Abstract

Purpose: This study explores outcomes of treatment provided by specialized units within the social welfare sector in Sweden to clients seeking help with hypersexual behavior. Method: The participants were 27 males and 1 female ( M = 40.3 years) who sought help from one of the three specialized units within social welfare in Sweden. A pretest–posttest group design was used to assess changes after treatment. Quantitative data were collected through interviews and self-report forms. Results: At posttreatment stage (on average a 10-month follow-up), mental health was significantly improved and hypersexual behavior reportedly reduced. The treatment at the specialized units appeared to help the clients. Conclusions: The specialized units seemed to deliver favorable service without shaming and stigmatizing participants. As this study can be considered a pilot study, it needs to be replicated.