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'''David J. Ley''' is a [[clinical psychologist]] and author, known for his critical stance regarding [[sex addiction]]. His first book, ''Insatiable Wives'' won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-j-ley-phd|title=David J Ley Ph.D.|work=psychologytoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5|title=Interview: David Ley, Author of The Myth of Sex Addiction|work=BaDoink Magazine|access-date=2015-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153801/http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> His book, ''The Myth of Sexual Addiction'', is widely regarded as a strong argument against the concept. A ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' review said it "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4422-1304-3|title=Nonfiction Book Review: The Myth of Sex Addiction by David J. Ley. Rowman & Littlefield, $35 (256p) ISBN 978-1-4422-1304-3|work=PublishersWeekly.com}}</ref> |
'''David J. Ley''' is a [[clinical psychologist]] and author, known for his critical stance regarding [[sex addiction]]. His first book, ''Insatiable Wives'' won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-j-ley-phd|title=David J Ley Ph.D.|work=psychologytoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5|title=Interview: David Ley, Author of The Myth of Sex Addiction|work=BaDoink Magazine|access-date=2015-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153801/http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> His book, ''The Myth of Sexual Addiction'', is widely regarded as a strong argument against the concept. A ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' review said it "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4422-1304-3|title=Nonfiction Book Review: The Myth of Sex Addiction by David J. Ley. Rowman & Littlefield, $35 (256p) ISBN 978-1-4422-1304-3|work=PublishersWeekly.com}}</ref> |
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Ley's interview on the podcast GluckRadio with host [[Dr. Errol Gluck]] has garnered over 550,000 views on YouTube. |
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Revision as of 04:03, 28 November 2019
David J. Ley is a clinical psychologist and author, known for his critical stance regarding sex addiction. His first book, Insatiable Wives won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009.[1][2] His book, The Myth of Sexual Addiction, is widely regarded as a strong argument against the concept. A Publishers Weekly review said it "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships."[3]
Ley's interview on the podcast GluckRadio with host Dr. Errol Gluck has garnered over 550,000 views on YouTube.
Education
Ley received his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi, and his masters' and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico.[4]
Views
In an interview with Salon.com, he said "The sex-addiction concept is a belief system, not a diagnosis; it’s not a medically supported concept. The science is abysmal."[5]
References
- ^ "David J Ley Ph.D." psychologytoday.com.
- ^ "Interview: David Ley, Author of The Myth of Sex Addiction". BaDoink Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
- ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: The Myth of Sex Addiction by David J. Ley. Rowman & Littlefield, $35 (256p) ISBN 978-1-4422-1304-3". PublishersWeekly.com.
- ^ David J. Ley
- ^ "Don't believe the sex addiction hype". salon.com.
