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Associations Between Pornography Consumption Patterns, Pornography Consumption Motives, and Social Wellbeing among
Daniel W M Maitland1, Elizabeth C Neilson2
1Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA.
Abstract:
This study identified profiles of pornography motivations and outcomes and assessed differences between profiles on three measures of social well-being: social support, fear of intimacy, and loneliness. Latent profile analysis and group comparisons were conducted using cross-sectional data from college students (N = 389). Results indicated four profiles: low motivation/average distress, porn for enjoyment, high motivation/average guilt, low motivation/high distress. Those in the high motivation/average guilt profile reported more social well-being difficulties relative to the other profiles and non-pornography consumers. Results suggest that individuals who report varying pornography use motivations and negative outcomes may report difficulties with social well-being, with implications for intimate relationships.
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