Adolescents Show Sex-Specific Preferences on Media when Pornography is a Major Source of Sexual Knowledge

Rasmussen, Anna Lund; Svarrer, Rebekka Oxenvad; Lauszus, Finn Friis

doi:10.4172/2325-9728.1000171

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“…Two studies identified that adolescents commonly reported using pornography as an information source [35,41]. Such ideas align with previous findings that adolescents learn about sex, sexual identities, and sexuality through pornography [9,62]. Pornography content, perceptions of that content, frequency of use, and reasons for use are important dimensions of pornography exposure.…”

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Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review

Pathmendra¹,

Raggatt²,

Lim³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background Formative experiences in adolescence lay the foundation for healthy and pleasurable romantic and sexual relationships. Exposure to pornography may affect these experiences. Objective We aimed to synthesize evidence published in the past decade on the relationship between exposure to pornography and sexual behavior (earlier age of first sex [<16 years], condomless sex, past-year multiple partners [>1], lifetime multiple partners [>1], group sex, sexual aggression including forced sex, paid sex, teenage pregnancy, and history of sexually transmitted infection) in adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years. Methods We identified 19 eligible studies by searching MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase, and Web of Science databases from January 2010 to November 2022. Results Out of 8 studies that assessed earlier age of first sex, 5 studies, including 1 longitudinal study, found a statistically significant association with exposure to pornography. Given that most studies were cross-sectional or had substantial limitations, causal inference could not be made. Also, exposure to pornography was not measured consistently. The evidence was conflicting or insufficient to draw any conclusions regarding other outcomes. Conclusions More quantitative research is needed to elucidate the association between pornography exposure and sexual behavior, and sex education should adopt evidence-based approaches to minimize the potential harms from pornography. Trial Registration PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42021227390; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=227390

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confidence: 77%

Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review

Pathmendra¹,

Raggatt²,

Lim³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review (Preprint)

Pathmendra¹,

Raggatt²,

Lim³

et al. 2022

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BACKGROUND Formative experiences in adolescence lay the foundation for healthy and pleasurable romantic and sexual relationships. Exposure to pornography may affect these experiences. OBJECTIVE We aimed to synthesize evidence published in the past decade on the relationship between exposure to pornography and sexual behavior (earlier age of first sex [<16 years], condomless sex, past-year multiple partners [>1], lifetime multiple partners [>1], group sex, sexual aggression including forced sex, paid sex, teenage pregnancy, and history of sexually transmitted infection) in adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years. METHODS We identified 19 eligible studies by searching MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase, and Web of Science databases from January 2010 to November 2022. RESULTS Out of 8 studies that assessed earlier age of first sex, 5 studies, including 1 longitudinal study, found a statistically significant association with exposure to pornography. Given that most studies were cross-sectional or had substantial limitations, causal inference could not be made. Also, exposure to pornography was not measured consistently. The evidence was conflicting or insufficient to draw any conclusions regarding other outcomes. CONCLUSIONS More quantitative research is needed to elucidate the association between pornography exposure and sexual behavior, and sex education should adopt evidence-based approaches to minimize the potential harms from pornography. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42021227390; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=227390

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Adolescents Show Sex-Specific Preferences on Media when Pornography is a Major Source of Sexual Knowledge

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Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review

Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review

Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review (Preprint)

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