Revenge Porn and Mental Health: A Qualitative Analysis of the Mental Health Effects of Revenge Porn on Female Survivors

AUTHOR(S)

Bates, Samantha

PUBLISHED

2017 in Feminist Criminology, Vol. 12(1), pp. 22–42

KEY FINDINGS
  • Women who were the victims of revenge porn experienced a general loss of trust in relationships.
  • Many women who were victims of revenge porn experienced severe and disruptive mental health effects; including, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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Adolescents and Pornography: A Review of 20 Years of Research

AUTHOR(S)

Peter, Jochen; and Valkenburg, Patti M.

PUBLISHED

2016 in Journal of Sex Research, Vol. 53(4-5), pp. 509-531

KEY FINDINGS
  • This review article examines 20 years of research and concludes that pornography use among adolescents is associated with more permissive sexual attitudes and behaviors.
  • This study also found that pornography is related to the occurrence of more sexual aggression.
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Experimental Effects of Exposure to Pornography: The Moderating Effect of Personality and Mediating Effect of Sexual Arousal

AUTHOR(S)

Hald, Gert Martin; and Malamuth, Neil M.

PUBLISHED

2015 in Archives of Sexual Behavior, Vol. 44(1), pp. 99-109

KEY FINDINGS
  • This study found that higher past pornography consumption significantly predicts acceptance of violence against women - particularly among men with pre-existing sexually aggressive attitudes.
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Anal heterosex among young people and implications for health promotion: a qualitative study in the UK

AUTHOR(S)

Marston, Cicely; and Lewis, Ruth

PUBLISHED

2014 in BMJ Open

KEY FINDINGS
  • This longitudinal, qualitative study found that young people's narratives surrounding anal sex often encourage coercion, pain, and other risky behaviors. Additionally, the study found that young people often attribute these narratives to pornography, as it can normalize sexual behaviors and attitudes.
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Pornography, Individual Differences in Risk and Men’s Acceptance of Violence Against Women in a Representative Sample

AUTHOR(S)

Malamuth, Neil M.; Hald, Gert Martin; and Koss, Mary

PUBLISHED

2012 in Sex Roles, Vol. 66, pp. 427–439

KEY FINDINGS
  • This study found an overall positive association between pornography consumption acceptance of violence against women; and found that this association is largely due to men with relatively high risk for sexually aggression who were amplified through frequent pornography consumption.
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The Impact of Internet Pornography on Adolescents: A Review of the Research

AUTHOR(S)

Owens, Eric W.; Behun, Richard J.; Manning, Jill C.; and Reid, Rory C.

PUBLISHED

2012 in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol. 19(1-2), pp. 99-122

KEY FINDINGS
  • This review article examined dozens of studies looking at the impact of Internet pornography on sexual attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and sexual aggression.
  • This review also examined the negative influence of sexually explicit Internet material on self-esteem and body image.
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Pornography Viewing among Fraternity Men: Effects on Bystander Intervention, Rape Myth Acceptance and Behavioral Intent to Commit Sexual Assault

AUTHOR(S)

Foubert, John D.; Brosi, Matthew W.; and Bannon, R. Sean

PUBLISHED

2011 in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol. 18, pp. 212–231

KEY FINDINGS
  • Tis study showed that men who view pornography are significantly less likely to intervene as a bystander during rape and are more likely to report an increased behavioral intent to rape.
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