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U.S. adults' pornography viewing and support for abortion: a three-wave panel study
Robert S Tokunaga1, Paul J Wright, Christopher J McKinley
1a Department of Communicology , University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Health Communication
|July 11, 2014
Summary
Consistent pornography consumption may influence views on abortion. This study found that earlier exposure to pornography was associated with increased support for abortion later on.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Reproductive Health Studies
Background:
- Pornography consumption is widespread and may shape attitudes on various sexual and reproductive issues.
- Sexual scripts, which guide sexual behavior and attitudes, can be influenced by media portrayals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal association between pornography consumption and abortion judgments.
- To examine if pornography influences individuals' support for abortion over time.
Main Methods:
- Utilized national, three-wave longitudinal data from U.S. adults.
- Analyzed the relationship between earlier pornography consumption and subsequent support for abortion.
Main Results:
- Prior pornography consumption was associated with increased support for abortion in subsequent waves.
- The socializing impact of pornography was particularly noted in the older White demographic.
Conclusions:
- Pornography consumption appears to have a socializing effect on judgments regarding abortion.
- Environmental factors, such as pornography viewing, play a role in shaping attitudes toward abortion.
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