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Brigham Young University

Journal of Undergraduate Research

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Pornography Use And Dating Patterns Among Young Adults, Bonnie Young, Brian Willoughby Jan 2016

Pornography Use And Dating Patterns Among Young Adults, Bonnie Young, Brian Willoughby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Pornography use is known to be disruptive in relationships by creating unrealistic expectations for intimacy and partner image (Daneback, Træen, &Mansson, 2009; Yucel & Gassanov, 2009). This is significant because as emerging adults are searching for potential marriage partners, dating practices may be negatively influenced by attitudes and practices rooted in pornography exposure. By understanding the relationships between dating and pornography viewing behaviors, we will be able to understand the best way to help individuals struggling to date because of pornography related behaviors and more generally how pornography is generally influencing the dating culture among young adults. This will lead …