| The objective of this study was to discover correlative factors between the religiosity of the subject as measured by the Religious Orientation Scale (ROS) and possible sexual compulsive behavior as valued on the Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS). In terms of religiosity on the ROS, two dynamics were evaluated: intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity. Intrinsic religiosity can be characterized as having a faith system that is dynamic, open-minded, and able to maintain links between inconsistencies; whereas extrinsic religiosity is seen as a utilitarian use of religion as a means to an end. Because there was a lack of correlational research on this topic, it was the attempt of this study to understand the relationship between religiosity and sexual compulsive behaviors. Specifically, this research sought to compare intrinsic and extrinsic religious beliefs and the extent of sexual compulsivity in Christian males (N = 49) who reside in the Midwest. This correlational study sought to identify bivariate associations, and by utilizing the Pearson correlation coefficient found a mild correlation with these variables of religiosity and sexual compulsive behaviors. Likewise, in utilizing one-way Analysis of Variance, the study attempted to categorize differences between sexual compulsive behavior and religiosity as related to age, race, socio-economic status and marital status. Concerning these findings, the study did not identify any relevant associations between these variables. |
