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Karol Lewczuk is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Christian Philosophy of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (UKSW). His work focuses on psychological mechanisms related to compulsive sexual behavior, problematic pornography use, and cross-cultural validation of assessment tools. He has contributed to the development of diagnostic instruments like the CSBD-DI for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and PUMS-8 for pornography use motivations. His research spans epidemiology, psychometrics, and public health implications, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural studies across 42 countries and 26 languages.
Key areas include sexual health, addiction studies, emotion regulation, and open science practices. His studies analyze relationships between attachment insecurity, minority stress, and compulsive behaviors. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with h-index scores of 15 (Scopus) and 18 (Web of Science). His work examines global patterns in sexual behavior, mental health risks, and the societal impact of digital media on sexual well-being.
Notable contributions include cross-cultural validation of scales for binge eating disorder, sexual desire, and suicide risk. His research integrates quantitative methodologies with clinical insights, emphasizing reproducibility and transparency in behavioral addiction research. Current projects explore mobile app-based interventions for substance use disorders and the role of moral disapproval in compulsive behaviors.
