ArticlePloS one2019
Associations between adolescents' use of sexually explicit material and risky sexual behavior: A longitudinal assessment.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Factors Associated with Sexually Explicit Internet Material Use among Adolescents: A Systematic Review.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Pooled it
- Exposure to Pornography and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Exposure to sexually explicit media in early adolescence is related to risky sexual behavior in emerging adulthood.PloS one · 2020Trial
- Breaking the Barrier: A Content Analysis of Condom Use Behaviors in Popular Online Pornography.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Online Pornography Consumption, Risky Behaviors, and Sexist Attitudes in Adolescence: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Application of the Health Belief Model (HBM) to Explore the Quality of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education in Sri Lanka.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among sexually-experienced adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand: findings from a school web-based survey.Reproductive health · 2022Article
- Pornography Use Profiles and the Emergence of Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence.Archives of sexual behavior · 2022Article
- An integrated model to assess and treat compulsive sexual behaviour disorder.Nature reviews. Urology · 2020Review
- Concerns and educational needs of Iranian parents regarding the sexual health of their male adolescents: a qualitative study.Reproductive health · 2020Article
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Abstract
The unprecedented accessibility and affordability of online sexually explicit material (SEM) has facilitated widespread use among adolescents and growing concerns over adverse reproductive health outcomes. Although SEM-induced risky sexual behavior is among key concerns, there is a paucity of longitudinal research addressing this issue. This study aimed to assess the longitudinal association between frequency of SEM use and risky sexual behavior among adolescents in two independent 5-wave panel samples of Croatian adolescents (n = 368; n = 247). The indicators of risky sexual behavior were: (1) not using a condom at most recent sexual intercourse, and (2) reporting two or more sexual partners. Multilevel logistic regression analysis with a lagged component was used to explore the associations of interest. Controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, pubertal timing and sensation seeking, frequency of SEM use was not associated with the two indicators of sexual risk taking. This study's findings are relevant for health and educational experts, but also for concerned parents.
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