The Dependency-Resentment Hypothesis: Beyond North America and Europe

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Media Studies

Background:

• Longstanding interest in pornography's effects on sexual socialization.
• Growing concern regarding problematic pornography use (PPU).
• Frequent consumption is a key correlate of PPU.

Purpose of the Study:

• To test the Dependency-Resentment Hypothesis (DRH) in an Asian cultural context.
• To examine the relationship between frequent pornography use, PPU, and hostile attitudes toward women.
• To assess the generalizability of the DRH across different cultural settings.

Main Methods:

• Cross-cultural study investigating the DRH.
• Data collected from participants in an Asian cultural context.
• Analysis of the association between pornography consumption, PPU, and attitudes toward women.

Main Results:

• Results were consistent with the Dependency-Resentment Hypothesis.
• Frequent pornography use was associated with problematic use and hostile attitudes.
• The findings support the DRH's applicability in an Asian cultural context.

Conclusions:

• The Dependency-Resentment Hypothesis is supported in an Asian cultural context.
• This research contributes to understanding the cross-cultural generalizability of the DRH.
• Further cross-cultural research with diverse methodologies is recommended.