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Cyberpornography: Time Use, Perceived Addiction, Sexual Functioning, and Sexual Satisfaction
Sarah Blais-Lecours1, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel1, Stéphane Sabourin1
11 École de Psychologie, Université Laval , Québec, Canada .
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
|November 11, 2016
Summary
Internet pornography use impacts sexual satisfaction through perceived addiction and sexual functioning problems. These complex associations were observed in both men and women, highlighting a significant link between cyber-pornography habits and sexual health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexuality Studies
- Internet Research
Background:
- Internet pornography use is prevalent, yet its impact on sexual satisfaction is variable.
- Understanding the mechanisms linking cyber-pornography use to sexual outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the sequential mediation model of cyber-pornography time use, perceived addiction, sexual functioning problems, and sexual satisfaction.
- To examine gender differences in these associations.
Main Methods:
- A two-step sequential mediation model was tested using path analyses.
- Data were collected from 832 adults via online self-report questionnaires.
- Model invariance was assessed across gender.
Main Results:
- Cyber-pornography time use was indirectly associated with sexual dissatisfaction via perceived addiction and sexual functioning problems.
- High prevalence of internet pornography use reported: 51% of women and 90% of men.
- These complex associations were consistent for both men and women.
Conclusions:
- Perceived cyber-pornography addiction and sexual functioning problems mediate the relationship between internet pornography use and sexual dissatisfaction.
- The findings underscore the complex interplay between online pornography consumption and sexual health, irrespective of gender.
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