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In the Eye of the Beholder: Exploring Variations in the Perceptions of Pornography

Brian J. WilloughbySchool of Family Life, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Dean M. BusbySchool of Family Life, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
Pages 678-688 | Published online: 07 Dec 2015

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