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Häufigkeit, Heimlichkeit und Einstellung bei der Pornographienutzung und deren Zusammenhänge mit der sexuellen Paarzufriedenheit

Published Online:September 21, 2022https://doi.org/10.1026/1616-3443/a000661

Abstract

Zusammenfassung.Theoretischer Hintergrund: Bisherige Befunde zeigen, dass Pornographienutzung einen Zusammenhang mit der Zufriedenheit in der Paarsexualität hat. Fragestellung: Um diesen Zusammenhang besser zu verstehen, soll diese Studie aufzeigen, welche Faktoren dabei von Bedeutung sind. Methode: Dafür wurden 18- bis 60-Jährige in einer Beziehung (N = 1’091) anhand eines Online-Fragebogens befragt. Ergebnisse: Sowohl die Häufigkeit der Pornographienutzung, als auch eine negative Einstellung und die Heimlichkeit weisen bei den jungen und Männern mittleren Alters einen negativen Zusammenhang mit der sexuellen Paarzufriedenheit auf. Bei den Frauen jeden Alters hat lediglich eine heimliche Nutzung einen negativen Zusammenhang mit der Paarsexualität. Schlussfolgerungen: Das bedeutet für die Beratung, dass auf die Häufigkeit der Nutzung und die Einstellung zu der Nutzung geachtet werden soll.


Relationships of Frequency, Secrecy, and Attitude Toward Pornography Use with the Sexual Satisfaction of Couples

Abstract.Background: Findings show that pornography consumption correlates with satisfaction in couple sexuality. Objective: To better understand this relationship, this study shows which factors are important. Methods: For this purpose, we interviewed 18- to 60-year-old men and women (N = 1,091). Results: The frequency and secrecy of use of pornography as well as negative attitudes are negatively related to couple sexual satisfaction, especially among young and middle-aged men. Among women of all ages, only clandestine consumption has a negative association. Conclusions: This implies that in counseling attention should be paid to the frequency of use and attitudes toward use.

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