Abstract

Internet Pornography (IP) is a phenomenon that has been the focus of much research and debate recently, yet there is still a lack of consensus regarding when the use of IP becomes problematic. There is also a lack of qualitative research on the effects of IP on those who self-identify as experiencing problematic use. This phenomenological, qualitative study surveyed 53 self-identified users of IP. Thematic analysis of the results found that users experienced a number of psychosocial impacts attributed to their use of IP, such as diminished positive mental health and wellbeing, detrimental effects on relationships and intimacy, and symptoms of dependency. Suggestions for further research are made.

摘要

互联网色情（IP）是近来许多研究和辩论的焦点，然而，关于何时使用IP成为问题，仍然缺乏共识。也缺乏关于知识产权对自我认定为有问题的使用的人的影响的定性研究。这项现象学，定性研究调查了53位自我识别的IP用户。对结果进行主题分析后发现，用户因使用知识产权而遭受了许多社会心理影响，例如积极心理健康和福祉的减弱，对人际关系和亲密关系的不利影响以及依赖症状。提出了进一步研究的建议。