How Human Values Relate to Attitudes Toward Pornography: A Portuguese Survey

Abstract

Pornography consumption is increasing. Nevertheless, in Portugal, research is scarce, namely its relationship with psychosocial variables. We investigated the relation between human values and attitudes toward pornography consumption. Values were measured through the Basic Values Survey and attitudes toward pornography consumption were assessed with the Scale of Attitudes Toward Consumption of pornographic materials. The results showed that positive attitudes were associated with personal values (pleasure, sexuality, emotion, power, and prestige). Instead, the negative attitudes were associated with social values (religiosity and support). The consideration of values can help clinicians and sexual educators to better discuss and integrate pornography consumption.

Keywords:

• Pornography
• values
• attitudes
• Portugal

Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.