The Impact of Internet Pornography on Adolescents: A Review of the Research

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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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