ERIC Number: EJ1387643
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 39
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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Young People's Views on Pornography and Their Sexual Development, Attitudes, and Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Research
Peterson, Amy J.; Silver, Gillian K.; Bell, Heather A.; Guinosso, Stephanie A.; Coyle, Karin K.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v18 n2 p171-209 2023
This synthesis of 30 qualitative studies examined young people's views on pornography related to their sexual health. Synthesis revealed pornography use is considered normal by young people, reinforced by its usefulness as a tool for pleasure, information, and instruction in the absence of sufficient sexuality education. However, youth can become distressed by misogynistic, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or violent pornography content. Youth lack spaces to discuss pornography with trusted adults, leaving them to manage their use without support and potentially leading to harmful attitudes and unrealistic expectations about sex. Implications include the need for additional research and increased access to inclusive sexuality education.
Descriptors: Pornography, Sexuality, Health Behavior, Social Bias, Violence, Adolescents, Sex Education, Foreign Countries, Attitudes, Social Attitudes, Familiarity, Value Judgment, Interpersonal Relationship, Access to Information, Needs, Conflict, Social Values, Social Support Groups, Skill Development, Expectation, Self Management
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