A COMPARISON OF SEXUAL BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES, SELF-ESTEEM, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND DRUG USE AMONG PORNOGRAPHY ACTORS AND A MATCHED SAMPLE

作者:Griffith James D*; Mitchell Sharon; Hammond Brian; Gu Lucy L; Hart Christian L
来源:International Journal of Sexual Health, 2012, 24(4): 254-266.
DOI:10.1080/19317611.2012.710183

摘要

The present study compared the self-reports of 105 porn actors to a sample of men matched on age, ethnicity, and marital status. Comparisons were conducted on sexual behaviors and attitudes, self-esteem, quality of life, and drug use. Porn actors' first sex was at an earlier age, they had more sexual partners and a higher enjoyment of sex, they were more concerned about catching a sexually transmitted disease, and they were less likely to use a condom during a first-time sexual encounter compared with the matched sample, although there were no differences in incidence of childhood sexual abuse. In terms of psychological characteristics, porn actors had higher levels of self-esteem and quality-of-life indicators. Lastly, male performers were more likely to have used five different types of drugs compared with the comparison group during their lifetime and were more likely to have used marijuana during the past 6 months. These findings provide mixed support for stereotypes concerning male porn actors.

  • 出版日期2012