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- Title
Sexual Behaviors as a Mediator Between Pornography Use and Heterosexual Relationship Outcomes.
- Authors
Dover, Carson R.; Willoughby, Brian J.
- Abstract
This study seeks to build on previous research about how pornography use is associated with relationship outcomes. Using the 3AM model (Wright, 2011) as a theoretical guide, sexual behaviors were tested as a possible mediator of the association between pornography use and relationship well-being. Using a national data set of individuals in heterosexual relationships (n = 2519), associations between different types of pornography use (alone use vs. joint use), sexual behaviors, and relationship outcomes were analyzed. Results showed that pornography use with a partner is a distinct activity when compared to pornography use alone. Additionally, significant indirect relationships between pornography use and relationship outcomes were found through sexual behaviors. Both vaginal sex and oral sex had positive effects, while anal sex had a unique, negative effect (use of sex toys was not significantly related). Future research should continue to examine the context of pornography use and how it is related to behaviors and outcomes in relationships.
- Subjects
PORNOGRAPHY; HUMAN sexuality; SEX customs; SEXUAL excitement; INTERPERSONAL relations
- Publication
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024, Vol 53, Issue 2, p689
- ISSN
0004-0002
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10508-023-02698-0