Putting ethical sex into practice: sexual negotiation, gender and citizenship in the lives of young women and men

Carmody, Moira; Ovenden, Georgia

doi:10.1080/13676261.2013.763916

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“…Respondents were aware of the polarized nature of pornography and sexting and were skeptical of information provided without evidence or balanced narratives. This is consistent with research that suggests that young people have an interest in sexuality and respond best to environments that encourage trust and openness and rely on evidence rather than moralistic undertones [26]. However, relying solely on evidence is challenging when dealing with emerging public health issues such as online pornography, where evidence is still being developed [7].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study

Davis¹,

Wright²,

Temple-Smith³

et al. 2019

JMIR Form Res

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Background Although we know that many young people watch online pornography and engage in sexting, there is limited literature examining their needs in relation to information on these highly sensitive and complex issues. Online resources exist; however, we can find no evidence of any of them having been formally tested for usability within the target population. Objective This study aimed to test the usability of a resource about online pornography and sexting among young people. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 17 participants aged 15 to 29 years. Results We found that the SCOPE resource was perceived as trustworthy and credible because of its evidence-based content, nonjudgmental tone, and balanced perspectives. Multimedia and video content enhanced the layout and usability of the resource; however, content relevance could be improved by targeting age and developmental stages. Participants identified resource sections such as Real Stories from young people as relevant and engaging. However, they raised issues with the translation of formative research findings relating to these stories into their final presentation. Conclusions Our findings suggest that young people prefer online resources about complex issues, such as online pornography and sexting, if they are balanced in content and tone. Most importantly, in the context of responding to complex and sensitive issues such as these, co-design methods can ensure that young people are central to the development of resources and avoid gaps in translating research into practice. In the context of limited literature focusing on the usability of online resources about these topics, this paper provides important insights for public health practitioners working in this emerging space.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study

Davis¹,

Wright²,

Temple-Smith³

et al. 2019

JMIR Form Res

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“…The Gist content provides alternative information that our users want and are not getting from porn, society, or mainstream education; it aims to develop healthy ideas about relationships, sex, and bodies. Drawing on concepts underpinning ethical sex, as described by Carmody and Ovendon [ 49 ], the resource aims to provide practical steps that users can follow to develop skills and preferences and help them to consider how their choices impact on themselves and others. For instance, practical information about sex is provided to help them develop an understanding of their own needs and their partners’ needs.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the usability and acceptability of the resource among subgroups of young people are unknown. Our findings suggest that there is potential to embed pornography literacy within practical information about ethical sex and relationships to help young people transfer critical literacy into alternate choices and preferences in real life, but that this approach must be evaluated [ 49 ]. Any approach must balance sex-positive language and framing with acknowledgment of the negative lived experiences of some young people who require sensitively delivered information acknowledging these experiences.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Digital Pornography Literacy Resource Co-Designed With Vulnerable Young People: Development of "The Gist"

Davis¹,

Wright²,

Murphy³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background The impact of viewing pornography at a young age on the sexual health of subgroups of young people is an important public health issue. However, the topic is complex and extremely sensitive, and best practices for research and harm reduction are yet to be defined. Drawing on cross-disciplinary approaches, such as co-design, is one way to achieve a better understanding of the issue among vulnerable young people and to create needs-based and evidence-informed digital resources to promote pornography literacy. Objective The objective of this study was to co-design a relevant, usable, and acceptable digital prototype to address the pornography literacy needs of vulnerable young people. Methods In total, 17 young people aged between 14 and 23 years who were engaged in youth services programs or alternative education programs were recruited to participate in 4 co-design workshops with a multidisciplinary design team. Results Although the participants could identify problems with pornography and critique its messages, they lacked the information to understand alternative healthy attitudes and behaviors. A digital resource that provides detailed and practical information about sex, sexual ethics, and relationships may help vulnerable young people to identify and contrast with any problematic messages they receive from both pornography and society. Embedding this information with pornography literacy messages may be a more effective way of addressing underlying attitudes. Acknowledging information-seeking patterns and leveraging user interaction patterns from commonly used digital platforms among users may enhance engagement with resources. Importantly, digital platforms are perceived among this group as a source of anonymous secondary information but would not be organically accessed among this group without face-to-face conversations as an access point. Conclusions This paper highlights the potential for pornography literacy to be embedded within real and practical information about having sex, navigating sexuality, and healthy relationships. The study findings include important recommendations for the conceptualization of digital pornography literacy programs and opportunities for cross-disciplinary co-design research to address complex and emerging health issues.

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“…The social and political context governs the options, choices and resources that are available to young people, as well as the conditions under which people can make choices (Carmody and Ovenden 2013;Plummer 1995;Shannahan 2009). Key components of this social and political context include cultural beliefs and customs; policies, rights and rules, such as LGBT rights and laws on abortion; the educational system; social and gender norms; and family roles and expectations.…”

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confidence: 99%

Rethinking sexual agency: proposing a multicomponent model based on young people’s life stories

Cense

2018

Sex Education

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Sexual health policies explicitly aim to encourage young people to take responsibility for their sexuality to prevent adverse outcomes such as unintended pregnancies, STIs and sexual assault. In Europe and North America, 'choice' has become a central concept in sexual and reproductive health policy making. However, the concept of choice is not unproblematic, not least because the cultural emphasis on individual responsibility obscures structural limitations and inequalities, and mutual responsibility between partners. Moreover, studies on the life stories of young people show how agency is forged and expressed within a social context and is manifested through responsiveness to others. This raises the question of how we can conceptualise sexual agency in a way that includes this sociality. How can we rethink sexual agency beyond autonomy? This article explores these issues using data from four separate research projects that shared the aim of exploring young people's sexual agency in different areas. Drawing on findings from these studies, it advances a multicomponent model of sexual agency that connects individual choice to the social, moral and narrative context which young people navigate.

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Putting ethical sex into practice: sexual negotiation, gender and citizenship in the lives of young women and men

Cited by 46 publications

References 22 publications

A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study

A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study

A Digital Pornography Literacy Resource Co-Designed With Vulnerable Young People: Development of "The Gist"

Rethinking sexual agency: proposing a multicomponent model based on young people’s life stories

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