Pornography, social media and sexuality

Mark McCormack; Liam Wignall

Pornography, social media and sexuality

Mark McCormack, Liam Wignall

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Abstract

This chapter examines dominant approaches in psychology to understanding the intersections of pornography, social media and sexuality. Developing a methodological and theoretical critique of the ‘negative effects paradigm’ within psychology, and social science research more broadly, the chapter provides a critical account of traditional research on pornography and foregrounds new approaches and areas of study, such as leisure frameworks, and the role of social networking sites in the consumption and sharing of sexually explicit material online. The chapter evaluates current policy interventions in the area and calls for greater attention to intersections of sexuality and the internet where consent is not present, such as with the collective practices known as image-based abuse. It also questions the value of criminal justice interventions and calls for greater attention to the use of education-based interventions to reduce harm, both in terms of research and policy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of Social Media
Editors	John McAlaney, R Hartshorne, V Benson
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Elsevier Science
Volume	II
Publication status	Accepted/In press - Jun 2022

Keywords

psychology
pornography
social media
SNS
technology
culturla harm
leisure

1 Article

Enjoyment, Exploration and Education: Understanding the Consumption of Pornography among Young Men with Non-Exclusive Sexual Orientations
McCormack, M. & Wignall, L., 1 Oct 2017, In: SOCIOLOGY-THE JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 51, 5, p. 975-991
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Pornography, social media and sexuality

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Enjoyment, Exploration and Education: Understanding the Consumption of Pornography among Young Men with Non-Exclusive Sexual Orientations

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