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Reading Pornography: Methodological Considerations in Evaluating Pornography Research.

William A Fisher1, Taylor Kohut2

  • 1Department of Psychology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|December 11, 2019
PubMed
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Evaluating pornography research requires rigorous scientific principles due to inconsistent findings. Understanding methodological limitations is key to interpreting pornography prevalence, content, and effects accurately.

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Area of Science:

  • Sexuality research
  • Psychology
  • Media studies

Background:

  • Scientific research on pornography prevalence, content, users, and effects is increasing.
  • Findings in this area are often inconsistent and controversial.
  • Rapidly expanding access to sexually explicit materials necessitates a critical evaluation of existing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assist scientists and clinicians in critically evaluating pornography research.
  • To foster a clearer understanding of the contested evidence base in pornography research.
  • To clarify the current scientific understanding of pornography prevalence, content, users, and effects.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of critical implications of research design variations.
  • Analysis of participant sampling, definitions of pornography and use, and measurement of content and effects.
Keywords:
PornographyPornography DefinitionsPornography EffectsPornography Use

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  • Focus on methodological considerations for scientific validity and clinical application.

    • Main Results:

    • Inconsistent and contested evidence base is often due to research design limitations.
    • Heterogeneity in conceptual and operational definitions of pornography contributes to research inconsistencies.
    • Failure to acknowledge methodological limitations impacts scientific validity.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must rigorously evaluate pornography literature using scientific principles before clinical application.
    • Basic scientific research principles should guide the evaluation and conduct of pornography research.
    • Further empirical verification is needed for many assertions regarding pornography research.