XXX: Pornographic desensitization and learning among male college students

Added Title

Triple X

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Vivienne Valledor

Defense Panel Member

Carmelo M. Callueng

Abstract/Summary

This study aims to investigate the impact of desensitization to pornographic materials among male Filipino college students. This study answered the following research problems: (1) Is desensitization related to porn viewing?; (2) Is observational learning related to porn viewing?; (3) Is desensitization to pornography related to porn viewer's (a) promiscuity level, (b) genital image and (c) practice of safe sex?; and, (4) Is pornographic observational learning related to porn viewer's (a) promiscuity level, (b) genital image and (c) practice of safe sex? To provide answers to the questions mentioned, the researchers administered to 196 participants a compilation of instruments including the Porn use Questionnaire, Desensitization to Pornographic Films, Pornographic Film Observational Learning Scale, Male Genital Image Scale, Male Promiscuity Scale and Sexual Risks Scale. Results show that frequency of viewing is a strong determinant for observational learning. It was also found to be related to the promiscuous tendencies among males. However, it was not reported to be a significant factor for genital satisfaction and practice of safer sex. Desensitization was related to the three independent variables. Desensitized individuals show a predilection towards promiscuity, develop low genital image and lower attitude towards safer sex.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14035

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

105 leaves, illustrations, 29 cm.

Keywords

Male college students--Sexual behavior; Desensitization (Psychotherapy); Pornography

Embargo Period

3-18-2021

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