Nineteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Abstract

Modern society is faced with the active popularization and availability of pornographic content distributed on media platforms, and with the development of the Internet and modern technology, the viewing of pornography has become more diverse. The topic of the impact of pornography on long-term family relationships is a controversial topic and although there are studies showing the positive impact of viewing pornographic content in the family system, there are studies indicating the ambiguity of this phenomenon. Therefore, this quantitative study aims to examine the role of pornography in the context of family relationships as a predictor of decreased sexual satisfaction. A total of 120 heterosexual men in a long-term cohabiting marital relationship of one year or more (Mage = 28.66; SD = 3.4) participated in an online survey in which they indicated personal experience with pornography use and satisfaction in sexual relationships with their partner. The study found that attachment to pornographic content significantly influenced lower levels of sexual satisfaction in relationships and therefore could act as a significant predictor. Research on the impact of pornography viewing on long-term family relationships is important for our society as it contributes to knowledge, awareness and building healthier and more stable family relationships.