Abstract
In this literature review, I will be looking at the different potential and hypnotized determinants of positive and negative effects pornography has on dyadic relationships. Specifically, I recognize three of the most frequently mentioned and studied areas of concern that are discussed in the body of literature. These three areas are: attitudes towards pornography, partnered, solitary and/or non-existent pornography use, and frequency of pornography use. A plethora of mixed effects are found, both positive and negative, and suggestions for future research is made. Theses suggestions include three additional areas to focus on, which include: content of pornography, transparency of pornography use between partners, a more in-depth look at different relationship commitment levels, and how all three of these relate to positive and negative impacts on a dyadic relationship.
Highlights
Pornography is empirically established as being one of the most prolific sources of sexual socialization in North America, for both men and women alike (Ezzell, Johnson, Bridges, & Sun, 2020; Fritz & Paul, 2017; Parvez, 2006; Simon & Daneback, 2013; Sun, Bridges, Wosnitzer, Scharrer, & Liberman, 2008)
Recent studies have shown that about 71% to 92% of men, and 34% to 83% of women in committed heterosexual relationships engage in watching pornography (Kohut, Fisher, & Campbell, 2017; Willoughby, Carroll, Busby, & Brown, 2016)
Studies show that pornography can have both beneficial and detrimental effects for both partners in a dyadic relationship, and that these effects tend to vary based on a number of different circumstances (Ashton, McDonald, & Kirkman, 2020; Kohut, Balzarini, Fisher, & Campbell, 2018)
Summary
Pornography is empirically established as being one of the most prolific sources of sexual socialization in North America, for both men and women alike (Ezzell, Johnson, Bridges, & Sun, 2020; Fritz & Paul, 2017; Parvez, 2006; Simon & Daneback, 2013; Sun, Bridges, Wosnitzer, Scharrer, & Liberman, 2008). Recent studies have shown that about 71% to 92% of men, and 34% to 83% of women in committed heterosexual relationships engage in watching pornography (Kohut, Fisher, & Campbell, 2017; Willoughby, Carroll, Busby, & Brown, 2016).
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