33 Questions
What percentage of 14 to 18-year-old males in the U.S. had viewed pornography according to the survey?
84.4%
What was the median age of first seeing pornography for young women in the Our Watch's 2018 survey of young Australians?
16
According to the text, what percentage of 14 to 18-year-old females in the U.S. had viewed pornography according to the survey?
57%
What was the median age of first seeing pornography for young men in the Our Watch's 2018 survey of young Australians?
13
What is the average time spent online by teens per week?
14.4 hours
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative online experience for teens?
Excessive social media use
Which free mainstream IP site is mentioned as having no barriers to entry for under 18s?
Pornhub
What did the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study show about child sexual abuse?
Increased prevalence by other adolescents
What time of day is highlighted as having a spike in online activity?
4pm
What does empirical evidence show about the effects of COVID-19 and lockdowns?
They have led to increased social isolation, loneliness, and stress.
What is a factor linked with greater use of pornography?
Coping, emotional avoidance, and boredom
What does pornography often depict, posing a public health concern?
Behaviors that many adults do not perceive as mainstream or enjoyable
What is associated with heterosexual men's interest and engagement in dominant behaviors?
Their desire to engage in or having already engaged in such behaviors
What does meta-analysis show about pornography consumption and sexual aggression?
Pornography consumption is associated with sexual aggression, with associations stronger for verbal than physical sexual aggression.
What is the relationship between the perceived realism of pornography and its influence on an individual's sexual development?
There is a positive correlation between the perceived realism of pornography and its influence on an individual's sexual development.
According to the General Aggression Model (GAM) by Bushman & Anderson (2002), repeated exposure to violent media leads to:
an increase in aggressive beliefs, attitudes, and behavior
According to Sexual Script theory (Huesmann, 1986), how does media influence behavior?
Through the acquisition, activation, and application of behavioral scripts
What do critics argue about the General Aggression Model (GAM) theory?
It does not adequately account for individual differences
What do some critics question about the validity of social cognitive theories?
The validity and relevance of social cognitive theories
What do critics argue about the small effect sizes found in media violence studies?
They are not meaningful
What is the purpose of the triangulation of replication across multiple study types in media violence research?
To ensure robustness and reliability of findings
What percentage of young men surveyed viewed pornography at least once per week over the past 12 months?
56%
When did searches for 'coronavirus' on Pornhub first appear?
January 25th, 2020
What is the estimated global porn industry worth?
$97 billion
When did the COVID-19 pandemic lead to increases in traffic to pornographic websites?
After late March 2020
What technological developments made the widespread distribution and consumption of pornography possible?
Technological developments in the late 1980s
What percentage of young women reported at least weekly usage of pornography?
15%
What percentage of young women reported at least weekly pornography usage?
15%
When did searches for 'coronavirus' on Pornhub peak?
March 25th, 2020
What made the widespread distribution and consumption of pornography possible in the late 1980s?
Technological developments
Which country had distinct peaks in COVID-19 cases in March/April and June to September, affecting pornography consumption?
Australia
What was the estimated global porn industry worth?
$97 billion
What was the impact of the RSV for 'social distancing' in predicting Pornhub traffic?
Significant
Study Notes
The Impact of Technology and COVID-19 on Pornography Consumption
- 78% of the surveyed sample had previously seen pornography, with young men more likely to have actively sought it out the first time they viewed it compared to young women.
- 56% of young men surveyed viewed pornography at least once per week over the past 12 months, with 17% indicating daily viewing, while 15% of young women reported at least weekly usage, with 1% indicating daily viewing.
- In 2019, nearly 6,650 centuries of porn were consumed on Pornhub, despite it being banned in multiple countries and platforms.
- The global porn industry is estimated at $97 billion, with around $12 billion coming from the U.S., and as of May 2021, porn sites received more website traffic in the U.S. than Twitter, Instagram, Netflix, Pinterest, and LinkedIn combined.
- Technological developments in the late 1980s made the widespread distribution and consumption of pornography possible.
- Consumption of pornography has been increasing across birth generations, beginning in the 1980s cohort, due to technological advancements making it cheaper and easier to manufacture sexually explicit material and platforms to deliver it.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to increases in traffic to pornographic websites, with searches for "coronavirus" on Pornhub first appearing on January 25th, 2020, and peaking on March 25th when free Premium access was offered in multiple countries.
- From February to March 2020, all 27 countries for which data were provided showed increases in porn use, with more substantial increases observed in jurisdictions where Pornhub made its premium services free.
- In Australia, the number of COVID-19 cases was around 28,500 up to the end of 2020, with distinct peaks in March/April and June to September, affecting pornography consumption.
- Empirical evidence shows that the daily search volume for "pornography" increased after late March 2020, close to the date when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, with a positive correlation between daily new cases of COVID-19 and the traffic of Pornhub.
- The daily relative search volume for "pornography" was positively correlated with the number of daily new cases of COVID-19, and the impact of the RSV for "social distancing" in predicting Pornhub traffic and RSV for "pornography" was significant.
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"The Media Violence Link – Social Psychology" and "The Impact of Technology and COVID-19 on Pornography Consumption" are two quizzes that delve into the psychological and societal impacts of media violence and pornography consumption. The first quiz explores theories and criticisms related to media violence and its effects on aggression, while the second quiz delves into the technological and social factors influencing pornography consumption, including the impact of COVID-19. Test your knowledge on these fascinating and relevant topics.
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