Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Test Results

What Your Score Means

Your total score provides insight into your perception of your teen’s pornography use and its impact on their life. Use this as a guide to understand the potential severity of the issue and determine next steps:

0-25: Healthy Curiosity. Your observations suggest your teen’s behavior is likely within a normal range of curiosity. However, stay proactive by fostering open conversations about healthy online habits and the risks of pornography. Monitor their screen time and consider setting boundaries to prevent escalation.

26-49: Growing Concern. Your teen may be at risk of developing unhealthy habits. This score suggests occasional or emerging patterns that could become problematic. Start a nonjudgmental conversation with your teen and consider preventive measures, such as installing content filters, connecting with a counselor for guidance, and implementing the Recovery Toolbox for Teens.

50-69: Emerging Challenges. Your perception indicates your teen may be developing a dependency on pornography. This is a critical time to act. Discuss your concerns with your teen and seek professional support, such as a therapist at Therapy Associates, the Online Recovery Support Group, use the Recovery Toolbox for Teens, or a program like Star Guides Wilderness, to address underlying issues and build healthier coping skills.

70-100: Significant Struggle
Your observations suggest your teen is likely facing a serious challenge with pornography addiction. Immediate action is recommended. Consider an intensive program like Star Guides Wilderness to help your teen break free and rebuild healthy habits.

Why Star Guides Wilderness Therapy?

If your YPAST score indicates a growing concern or significant struggle, Star Guides Wilderness Therapy offers a powerful solution. This program is uniquely designed to help teens overcome pornography addiction by removing them from technology and immersing them in a distraction-free wilderness environment. Here’s why it’s effective:

Complete Disconnection from Technology

Star Guides eliminates access to screens, the internet, and modern amenities, breaking the cycle of instant gratification that fuels addiction. A 2018 study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors highlights how removing access to triggers reduces compulsive behaviors, making this setting ideal for recovery.

Nature as a Catalyst for Healing

Nature as a Catalyst for Healing: The wilderness fosters self-reflection and resilience. A 2020 Frontiers in Psychology study found that time in nature
reduces stress and enhances self-awareness, helping teens confront shame—a key driver of addiction—and discover their personal “Why” for quitting.

Therapeutic Support in a Safe Community

Star Guides combines wilderness challenges with group therapy and individual counseling, creating a judgment-free space to process emotions. A 2019 Addictive Behaviors Reports study shows that supportive environments reduce shame and relapse rates, making this approach highly effective.

Building a Strong “Why”

In the wilderness, teens participate in a structured, guided experiential program that strengthens their commitment. Research from Motivation and Emotion (2016) confirms that connecting goals to personal values increases success in behavior change.

Star Guides helps teens break the shame cycle. Where viewing pornography leads to shame, isolation, and further use by providing a structured, technology-free environment to rebuild confidence and purpose. Parents report that teens return with a clearer sense of self and a stronger commitment to recovery.

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