scholarly journals Associations Between Pornography Consumption, Sexual Flexibility, and Sexual Functioning Among Austrian Adults

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Komlenac ◽  
Margarethe Hochleitner
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Sexual Scripts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Realism ◽  
Application Model ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Pornography Consumption ◽  
Medical University

AbstractTo date, only a few studies have examined the associations between pornography consumption and sexual functioning. The Acquisition, Activation, Application Model (3AM) indicates that the frequency of pornography consumption and the perceived realism of pornography may influence whether sexual scripts are acquired from viewed pornography. Having sexual scripts that are alternative to their preferred sexual behaviors may help people switch to alternative sexual behavior when sexual problems arise. The current study analyzed whether frequent pornography consumption was associated with greater sexual flexibility and greater sexual functioning. Additionally, the perceived realism of pornography consumption was tested as a moderator of those associations. At an Austrian medical university, an online cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among 644 medical students (54% women and 46% men; Mage = 24.1 years, SD = 3.8). The participants were asked about their pornography consumption, partnered sexual activity, sexual flexibility, perceived realism of pornography, and sexual functioning. Manifest path analyses revealed direct and indirect associations between frequent pornography consumption and greater sexual functioning through greater sexual flexibility in women but not in men. Perceived realism did not moderate those associations. In conclusion, our study was in line with previous studies that found no significant associations between men’s pornography consumption and sexual functioning in men. However, some women may expand their sexual scripts and learn new sexual behaviors from pornography consumption, which may help with their sexual functioning.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Perceived Peer Norms in Attitude and Self-Efficacy Premarital Sexual Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 555-558
Author(s):  
Katayon Vakilian ◽  
Afsaneh Keramat
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Sexual Abstinence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Test

Background and Aims: Adolescence is a period of life in which high-risk behaviors, including sexual behaviors, put the adolescents at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. This research aimed at studying the relationship between peers' perception of sexual behavior and adolescents' attitudes and self-efficacy. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study used a multi-stage method to examine 1500 subjects in the universities of Shahroud, Iran. The questionnaires were consisted of sexual abstinence attitude, abstinence self-efficacy and peer subjective norms. To ensure the confidentiality of information, the questionnaire was distributed among 1500 students in six universities anonymously, and students҆ field of study was not mentioned. The collected data was analyzed with descriptive (Mean, Percent) and inferential tests (independent t-test, chi2, and Spearman test) using SPSS 18 software. Results: The mean age of the females was 20.26±1.49, and that of males was 20.32±1.575. 59.3% of male students and 86.8% of female students had poor sexual abstinence to sex before marriage. Moreover, the sexual abstinence self-efficacy of 29% of male students and 13.1% of female students, regarding the sexual abstinence before marriage, was strong. Findings showed that the more one believes in his/her abilities in sexual abstinence, the more they believe that their friends will not be involved in sex Conclusion: It is required to provide the opportunities to learn and correct the socio-emotional skills required for physical and sexual health in relationships through social interactions with peers. In this context, the reproductive health programs need to be prioritized in the youth health programs and schools

scholarly journals Adolescents’ Risk of Different Sexual Orientation Tendency in Terms of Family Factors (Case Study in Padang and Agam Regency)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 324-327
Author(s):  
Lili Fajria ◽  
Nuzulia Irawati ◽  
Hema Malini ◽  
Mudjiran Mudjiran ◽  
Randi Refnandes
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Tendency

BACKGROUND: In the transition period, in adolescents occur the process of physical, cognitive, and social maturation. This period is essential in the formation of sexual identity, which related to gender and sexual orientation. Improper sexual identities will provoke sexual behavior problems. The problems with sexual behavior begin from differences in sexual orientation with a sexual orientation generally accepted by the public (heterosexual). In some adolescents, there is a change in sexual orientation that leads to homosexuality. The factors that play a significant role in adolescent sexual orientation are parenting. AIM: This study aimed to examine the risk of different sexual orientation tendencies in adolescents and the families’ factors in West Sumatra. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study’s design was a cross-sectional study with 532 adolescents aged 13–18 years old as the respondents. It took 3 months to research by using a questionnaire as the instrument. The questionnaire’s data were analyzed using Chi-square. RESULTS: The results showed that the risk of different sexual behaviors in adolescents was 59.4% normal tendency, 26.7% low tendency, and 13.9% high tendency. Furthermore, family factors related significantly to the risk of different sexual behavior tendencies were gender and family intimacy factors (p < 0.05), while age, family type factors, and family income factors (p > 0.05) are not significantly related. CONCLUSION: Based on that, it concluded that the parents expected to develop closer relationships with family members.

scholarly journals Comportamientos sexuales riesgosos y factores asociados entre estudiantes universitarios en Barranquilla, Colombia, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 422-449
Author(s):  
María Badillo-Viloria ◽  
Xilene Mendoza-Sánchez ◽  
Marisol Barreto Vásquez ◽  
Anderson Díaz-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introducción: Adolescentes y adultos jóvenes participan frecuentemente en comportamientos sexuales riesgosos (relaciones sexuales sin protección, sexo con parejas casuales, promiscuidad, iniciación sexual temprana, etc.), trayendo consigo embarazos no planeados, Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual, suicidios, abortos, afectaciones académicas y laborales. El objetivo del estudio, fue identificar los comportamientos sexuales riesgosos y factores asociados en estudiantes de una universidad en Barranquilla, 2019. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de tipo descriptivo-correlacional de corte transversal, se utilizó la Encuesta de Riesgo Sexual, que evaluó comportamientos sexuales riesgosos en universitarios de Barranquilla, en los últimos seis meses, se generaron los coeficientes de correlación Chi cuadrado de Pearson (nivel de confianza 95%; p≤0.05) para medir la asociación entre los puntajes de riesgo sexual y factores sociodemográficos y académicos. Resultados: El 63% de los participantes inició actividad sexual antes de los 18 años. 87% han participado una o más veces en comportamientos sexuales de riesgo: sexo vaginal sin condón (73%), fellatio sin condón (60.3%), número de parejas con quién tienen comportamientos sexuales (66.2%) y experiencias sexuales inesperadas (54.4%). Los hombres y estudiantes de Derecho tenían puntajes de riesgo sexual más altos que las mujeres y los estudiantes de Enfermería. Conclusión: Los universitarios están en riesgo y participando en comportamientos sexuales riesgosos, que podrían afectar su salud y proyecto de vida. Los factores de mayor riesgo fueron; sexo temprano, género, edad >20 años, prácticas sexuales arriesgadas como el sexo vaginal, oral y anal sin protección y conductas sexuales impulsivas y no planificadas. Introduction: Adolescents and young adults are frequently involved in risky sexual behavior (unprotected sex, sex with casual partners, promiscuity, early sexual initiation, etc.) bringing with them, unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, suicides, abortions, academic and labor affectations. The objective of the study was to identify risky sexual behaviors and associated factors in students at a university in Barranquilla, 2019.Materials and methods: Study descriptive-correlational cross-sectional, the sexual risk survey was used, which evaluated risky sexual behavior in university students of Barranquilla in the last six months, were generated correlation coefficients Chi-square Pearson (95% confidence level; p≤0.05) to measure the association between sexual risk scores and sociodemographic and academic factors.Results: 63% of participants initiated sexual activity before the age of 18. The 87% have participated one or more times in risky sexual behaviors: vaginal sex without a condom (73%), fellatio without a condom (60.3%), number of partners with whom they have sexual behaviors (66.2%) and unexpected sexual experiences (54.4%). Men and law students had higher sexual risk scores than women and nursing students.Conclusion: The university students are at risk and participating in risky sexual behavior, which could affect their health and life Project. The major risk factors were; early sex, gender, age >20 years, risky sexual practices such as vaginal, oral, and anal unprotected sex and impulsive and unplanned sexual behaviors.

scholarly journals Perilaku Seksual Berisiko pada Pedagang Bawang Merah di Kecamatan Wanasari Kabupaten Brebes

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nina Maria Desi ◽  
Zahroh Shaluhiyah ◽  
Sutopo Patria Djati
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Strongly Connected ◽  
The Times ◽  
Time Variables

ABSTRAKTingkat migrasi penduduk yang makin tinggi mengakibatkan populasi berisiko tertular infeksi menular seksual juga meningkat. Dari studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan terhadap pedagang bawang merah di wilayah Kec. Wanasari Kab. Brebes terungkap bahwa pengetahuan mengenai perilaku seksual beresiko kurang dan perilaku seksual beresiko tanpa kondom yang tinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional, metode pengumpulan data dengan penyebaran kuisioner untuk mencari gambaran perilaku seksual berisiko. Sampel penelitian yaitu pedagang bawang merah di Kec. Wanasari Kab. Brebes yaitu sebesar 120 orang. Sebanyak 86,7% responden berperilaku seksual berisiko IMS. 70,8% responden berumur ≥32 tahun dengan pendidikan rendah sebanyak 57,5% dan belum menikah sebanyak 52,5%. Sebagian besar responden berpengetahuan kurang baik dan 61,7% melakukan kegiatan berisiko untuk mengisi waktu luang. Variabel yang berhubungan terhadap perilaku seksual berisiko IMS adalah umur dan kegiatan pengisi waktu luang. Analisis multivaritat menunjukan factor yang paling berpengaruh adalah umur, kegiatan pengisi waktu luang dan religiusitas. Saran bagi Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Brebes lebih meningkatkan pengetahuan para pedagang bawang dalam hal perilaku seksual berisiko dan memfasilitasi para pedagang untuk mengisi waktu luang dengan hal yang bermanfaat dan terhindar dari perilaku seksual berisiko.Kata Kunci : Pedagang bawang, Infeksi Menular SeksualABSTRACTSEXUAL BEHAVIOR AT RISK OF ONION TRADERS IN WANASARI, BREBES; Along with the times, the population at high risk of sexually transmitted infections increase rapidly. From a preliminary study in the district Wanasari Brebes revealed that their knowledge about sexual behavior said to be low risk and lots of sexual risk behavior without condom. This research is descriptive quantitative analytical with cross-sectional design study, methods for collecting the data by distributing questionnaires to find a picture on the risky sexual behaviors of respondent. The sample in this research is 120 people. 86,7% respondent has risky sexual behavior. 70,8% of respondent is above 32 years old with low education as much as 57,5% and not marriage yet 52,5%. 61,7% of respondent has risky behavior in their leisure time. Variables that significantly relationship against sexual behavior are ages and leisure activity.based on multivariate analisys, variables that strongly connected to sexual behavior is ages, leisure activity, and religiousity. Advice given to Departemen Kesehatan Brebes for further enhance the knowledge of onion traders in terms of risky sexual behavior, include facilitating spare time with things that are more useful to avoid risky sexual behavior.Keyword : Behavior, sexual risk, Brebes

scholarly journals CLINICAL PROFILE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS IN PATIENTS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL OF EASTERN NEPAL

2003 ◽  
Vol 40 (140) ◽  
pp. 172-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudha Agrawal ◽  
V K Garg ◽  
A Agarwalla ◽  
M Deb
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
And Bisexual

A hospital based prospective cross sectional study was under taken over one-yearperiod from April 1998 to March 1999 to study the clinical profile and sexual behaviorin sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) patients at Dermatology and Venereology OPDat BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal. A total of 105 patients giving history suggestive of STDswere studied. These patients were also enquired for their sexual behaviors. Therewere 85 males and 20 females; and the majority (55.2%) was in the age group of 21-30 years. Most of the patients (25.7%) were students followed by housewives (17.2%).service holders (13.3%), businessmen (13.3%), unemployed (9.5%) and fanners(8.5%).. Literates were 80%. Sixty-eight percent males and 90% females were married.Majority of the males contracted infection from CSW (58.8%). Females got theinfection from husbands and friends. More than 50% of male had multiple partnerswhereas in case of females it was only 5%. Homosexual and bisexual were 3.5% and4.7% respectively in males. Unprotected sexual contact was found in 94.1% of malesand 100% of females. Syphilis (30.5%) was the commonest type of STD followed bygonorrhea (14.3%), genital warts (14.3%), chancroid (6.7%), candidiasis (6.7%),herpes genitalis (5.7%), mixed infection (4.7%), donovanosis (2.8%), andLymphogranuloma venereum (0.9%). In homosexual and bisexual, only NGU andsyphilis were seen. STDs constituted 0.97% of all new dermatology patients. In spiteof high proportion of promiscuous sexual behavior, there was only one HIV positivepatient.Key Words: Clinical profile, Sexual behavior, STD patients, Nepal.

Youth Risky Sexual Behavior: Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Factors in North-West Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097651
Author(s):  
Alehegn Bishaw Geremew ◽  
Abebaw Addis Gelagay ◽  
Hedija Yenus Yeshita ◽  
Telake Azale Bisetegn ◽  
Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction Despite, risky sexual behavior behaviors adversely affect the health of youth people, youth has been start sexual lives during teenager is increasing, thus youth has been engaged in risky sexual behaviors. However, almost all the previous studies are institutional based and did not considered out school youth. Therefore, this community based study among youth was implemented to identify sociodemographic determinants of risky sexual behaviors among youth. Methods The community based cross-sectional study design was conducted from March 15 to April 15, 2019, among youths. Data were extracted from data collected for project on assessments of common health problem and risky behaviors in central, north and west Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. A bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were used to determine the presence of an association between independent variables and risky sexual behavior. Results The overall prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 27.5%, 95%CI: (25–29). Age 20–24 years (AOR = 1.8,95% CI:1.3–2.5), female (AOR = 1.6,95%CI: 1.2–2.1), had no formal education (AOR = 1.9,95% CI:1.1–3.4), not schooling during data collection year (AOR = 1.8,95%CI:1.3–2.6), family wealth index status; lowest (AOR = 2.3,95%CI:1.3–3.9), low (AOR = 2.1,95%CI:1.2–3.5), medium (AOR = 1.9,95%CI:1.2–3.0) and high (AOR = 1.8, 95%CI:1.1–3.0), having common mental disorder (AOR = 2.0,95% CI: 1.4–2.7), and watching pornography materials (AOR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.2–2.1) were factors associated with risky sexual behaviors. Conclusions Findings of this study revealed that one every four youths aged 15–24 years old had risky sexual behaviors. Hence, working on economic development of the family and prevention of violence can contribute to reducing risky sexual behavior among youths.

scholarly journals Dating Applications, Sexual Behaviors, and Attitudes of College Students in Brazil’s Legal Amazon

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7494
Author(s):  
Maycon Klerystton B. Tavares ◽  
Romulo L. P. de Melo ◽  
Bianca F. da Rocha ◽  
Débora J. Andrade ◽  
Danielle R. Evangelista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

Although dating applications (apps) have become popular among young adults, there is a dearth of information regarding the sexual health implications among Brazilian college students. This study examined risky sexual behavior and attitudes of dating app users, based on their sex in Brazil’s Legal Amazon. Three hundred and fifty-nine students reported their sociodemographic data, dating app use, and sexual behaviors and attitudes through self-administered questionnaires. Bivariate analyses and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc tests were performed. Dating app use was reported by 238 (66.3%) subjects, most of whom had an encounter and sex with a casual partner. Women frequently requested condom use. Trust in one’s partner or having repeated encounters were the main reasons for engaging in risky sexual behavior. Men had a greater number of sexual partners and less protective attitudes. Sexual health awareness by apps was not reported by 97% of women, and most of them were not tested for sexually transmitted infections. A positive attitude toward sexual health was not a predictor of safe sex. Important similarities and differences regarding risky sexual behaviors and attitudes were observed between the sexes, many of which correlated with increased sexual vulnerability during the sexual encounters arranged through the dating apps. This cross-sectional study supports efforts on sexual health promotion and sexual education implementation in the face of growing usage of apps among young adults for sexual matters.

scholarly journals Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Behaviors in a Sample of Brazilian Male Substance Misusers

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 418-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Diehl ◽  
Sandra Cristina Pillon ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
G. Hussein Rassool ◽  
Ronaldo Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Unit ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential relationship between self-reported sexual dysfunction, sexual behavior, and severity of addiction of drug users. A cross-sectional design study was conducted at an inpatient addiction treatment unit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a sample of 508 male drug users. Sociodemographic data, sexual behavior, and severity of dependence were evaluated.The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 37.2% and premature ejaculation was 63.8%. Men with sexual dysfunction presented from moderate to severe level of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs of dependence. The findings from this study are particularly relevant identifying those sociodemographic factors, severity of drug use, and sexual behavior are related to men who experience sexual dysfunction. Health promotion and motivational interventions on sexual health targeted to male drug users can contribute in reducing these at-risk behaviors. More interdisciplinary research is desirable in future in considering men’s sexual health.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and its associated factors among daily laborers in Arjo-Didessa sugar factory, Jimma Arjo, Southwest Ethiopia: An institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212199435
Author(s):  
Ayele Gezahegn Gemechu ◽  
Lemessa Assefa Ayana ◽  
Zelalem Desalegn Waqtole ◽  
Edosa Kifle Tola ◽  
Markos Desalegn Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Factory ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries where the young population is densely found. Many studies reveal that the magnitude of risky sexual behavior is high in the youth. The consequences of risky sexual behavior developed during youth life may affect the sexual behavior in adult life, such as increasing the risk of acquiring and transmitting sexually transmitted infections, and predisposing to unwanted pregnancies. Our objective was to assess the risky sexual behaviors among daily laborers in Arjo-Didessa Sugar Factory, Jimma Arjo district, East Wollega zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 randomly selected daily laborers in the Arjo-Didessa sugar factory. For the quantitative and qualitative study, a simple random and purposive sampling technique, respectively, was employed to select the study participants. After data collection, data were checked manually for completeness, and then cleaned and entered into EPI info version 7. Statistical analyses like descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression were performed using SPSS version 24 to determine the association between predictors and outcome variables with the help of the calculated frequencies and odds ratio with 95% confidence interval, while a p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: The mean age of study participants was 22.15 and standard deviation of ±2.9 years. Among the study participants who responded to having sex in the past 12 months, 171 (57%) with 95% confidence interval (0.51, 0.63) had ever experienced risky sexual practices. The findings of this study indicated that age from 20 to 24 years (adjusted odds ratio = 3.9, 95% confidence interval: 1.19–12.90), marital status (single) (adjusted odds ratio = 5.5, 95% confidence interval: 1.98–15.70), khat chewing (adjusted odds ratio = 7.12, 95% confidence interval: 2.2–23.4), influence of alcohol for sex (adjusted odds ratio = 3.7, 95% confidence interval: 1.1–12.23), watching pornographic films (adjusted odds ratio = 4.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.5–12.2), and having income less than US$17 (adjusted odds ratio = 0.03, 95% confidence interval: 0.01–0.77) and US$17–US$52 (adjusted odds ratio = 0.23, 95% confidence interval: 0.06–0.85) were significantly associated with risky sexual behavior. Conclusion: This study indicated that there are high-risk sexual practices among the study population. Age, marital status, income level, khat chewing, the influence of alcohol consumption to have sex, and pornographic viewing were found to be predisposing factors of the risky sexual behaviors among daily laborers at the Arjo-Didessa sugar factory. Enhancing sexual education and consulting the targeted groups for the behavioral change is highly advisable, which can reduce the consequences of risky sexual practices that prevailed in the study area.

scholarly journals Links of Perceived Pornography Realism with Sexual Aggression via Sexual Scripts, Sexual Behavior, and Acceptance of Sexual Coercion: A Study with German University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Barbara Krahé ◽  
Paulina Tomaszewska ◽  
Isabell Schuster
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Sexual Aggression ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Scripts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Literacy Interventions

Exposure to pornographic material has been linked to sexual aggression perpetration and victimization in a large body of research. Based on social learning theory and 3A theory of script learning, this study contributes to this research by testing the hypothesis that the more realistic pornography is perceived to be by young adults, the more likely they are to experience and engage in sexual aggression. Two underlying pathways were proposed: one path via scripts and patterns of sexual behavior regarding consensual sexual interactions that contain established risk factors for sexual aggression victimization and perpetration, and a second path via the acceptance of sexual coercion. In a cross-sectional study, 1181 university students in Germany (762 female; 419 male) completed measures of pornography use and perception, risky sexual scripts and sexual behavior, and acceptance of sexual coercion. As predicted, pornography realism was a positive predictor of risky sexual scripts, risky sexual behavior, and acceptance of sexual coercion. Indirect links with sexual aggression victimization and perpetration were found via both pathways. No gender differences in the associations were found. The implications for media literacy interventions addressing the realism of pornography are discussed.

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