Self-Assessed Effects of Pornography Use on Personal Sex Life: Results from a Large-Scale Study of Norwegian Adults
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Objectives: The study explored characteristics associated with the self-assessed effects of pornography use on one’s personal sex life. Methods: Data were collected in a probability-based sample of Norwegian adults (n = 4,160). Results: Most participants (41.3%) did not believe that pornography affected their sex life. More participants reported positive (33.2%) than mixed/negative (25.5%) effects of pornography use. Sociodemographic and sexual characteristics that predicted these self-assessments were examined. Among participants in a steady relationship, emotional intimacy and relationship satisfaction were unrelated to the self-assessed effects. Conclusions: The current study findings add to scant literature about the self-assessed effects of pornography usage.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Sexual Health |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 342-356 |
ISSN | 1931-7611 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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- impact of pornography use, Pornography, self-assessed effects, sexually explicit material
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