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WP#2 Eng 102 - A study on the effects of pornography in causing normal people to act out in a destructive pattern.
Updated on Apr 09, 11
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Nate Beck's List: WP#2 Annotated Bibliography Eng 102 03/26/2011
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Introduction - The Power of an Image
Imagine, if you will, an individual that is a role model to many; a person who has been the very thing you have always wanted to be. This person is a leader, a parent, a friend; nearly perfect in the eyes of all those who know them. Then one day this person becomes a dark shadow of who they used to be. They are withdrawn, shallow; an empty corpse of the hero you once knew. In a short matter of time this person loses everything they once were: their family, friends, even their job. Yet they find themselves addicted to something that they can not get away from, something that causes them to continue down a path of destruction that not only destroys them but those that were once dear to them. What could cause such destruction? What is it that can bring down a person of such great resolve and stature? Could it be that the answer lies in an image? A single image that lead to a need for another image, enveloping the seer in a cyclone of thoughts and feelings that eventually entrapped their brain in a web of hormones that arouse the body into doing things they normally would not; including selfishly destroying everything they once loved?
Some researchers believe that this is exactly what pornography does to those that view it. They believe that as the mind is bombarded with sexual images and innuendo it begins to produce an increased amount of sexual hormones that cause the viewer to feel good. The problem, however, lies in the fact that eventually images are not enough to cause the same feeling and the viewer of such images is forced to view more extreme scenes and images to create a similar reaction. In short, some researchers believe that pornography leads it's viewers to be addicted to the chemicals that naturally flow through them; causing them to eventually act out in a destructive manner.
On the other hand, there are those that believe differently. There have been studies in the past that have some researchers believing that pornography is simply a catalyst that may or may not create destructive behavior. These researchers believe that if a person acts out after viewing pornography it is because they were that way to begin with; pornography was simply the trigger. Furthermore, there are other researchers that believe pornography is a tool of peace and and a way to grow your relationship with your spouse or significant other. They believe that open sexuality negates that need for destructive sexual behavior; citing the differences in the sexual misconduct between some European countries and the US as their proof.
So, as you can see, there are many ideas and opinions on pornography and as you peer through this list of annotations I hope you will see the effort taken to sift through such opinions and ideas as I pursue my goal in discovering the truth of how pornography effects human behavior. -
Mar 23, 11
Hunter, J., Figueredo, A., & Malamuth, N. (2010). Developmental Pathways into Social and Sexual Deviance. Journal of Family Violence, 25(2), 141-148. doi:10.1007/s10896-009-9277-9
This article reviews the results of a clinical study that shows the destructive tendencies of pornography. The presence of this article will add further proof that pornography does lead to destructive behavior in a way that will help the audience see and understand. The authors of the study write for the Journal of Family Violence and have affiliations with UCLA and the University of Arizona. -
Mar 23, 11
Schneider, J. P. (2000). Effects of Cybersex Addiction on the Family: Results of a Survey. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 7(1/2), 31-58. Retrieved from EBSCO DOI host.https://login.ezp.mc.maricopa.edu/login?
I chose this article because it reflects on research that was done on the victims of pornography in the home. The spouses/significant others and children answered questions and expressed the hurt that they felt. This is a great resource because it shows that the destructive behavior of pornography is not limited to aggression but is much more far reaching than that. The author Jennifer Schneider works for the Arizona Community Physicians in Tucson, AZ. -
Mar 06, 11
Padgett, V. R., Brislin-Slütz, J., & Neal, J. A. (1989). Pornography, Erotica, and Attitudes Toward Women: The Effects of Repeated Exposure. Journal of Sex Research, 26(4), 479-491. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Retrieved at https://login.ezp.mc.maricopa.edu/login?
I chose this article because it allows me to cite and include evidence against my initial opinion and brings up the possibly that pornography may actually lower the sexual crime rate in those countries that are less stringent in their restrictions of such media. The authors are credible as they are writing for the journal of Sex Research. The age of the article, however, does retract from the source as it was written in 1989. I also noticed that there was definitely a "pro" pornography stance as well. -
Mar 23, 11
Malamuth, N. M., & Ceniti, J. (1986). Repeated Exposure to Violent and Nonviolent Pornography: Likelihood of Raping Ratings and Laboratory Aggression Against Women. Aggressive Behavior, 12(2), 129-137. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. DOI https://login.ezp.mc.maricopa.edu/login?
I chose this article because it talks about the potential effects of pornography and it leading those that view it to aggressive or destructive behavior. It also states that non aggressive pornography may also increase the risk as well, according to the studies done. This is a unique article compared to the others because it reflects on both violent and non violent pornography. The authors information is credible because they are using data found in studies conducted by UCLA and the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. -
Mar 23, 11
Manning, J. C. (2006). The Impact of Internet Pornography on Marriage and the Family: A Review of the Research. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 13(2/3), 131-165. doi:10.1080/10720160600870711
This article is a wonderful text regarding the effects of pornography on marriage and the family. It points out the lack of studies done in the matter but that the data retained through their research showed many negative trends. I feel that this angle is important to touch on to show that destructive tendencies that flow through pornography effect many others than only the ones viewing it. I think that the info found herein will help me reach my audience that is in the family environment, more so than those in the clinical. The Author, Jill C Manning, is from a school that highly specializes in such things as the family, BYU. -
Mar 23, 11
Bensimon, P. (2007). The Role of Pornography in Sexual Offending. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 14(2), 95-117. doi:10.1080/10720160701310468
I chose this article because it is a phenomenal resource that studies the minds of those incarcerated for sexual offence. It strikes at the importance of doing so and mentions that very little research has been done regarding such offenders. it also mentions that, though there has been many studies on the effects of pornography, which have had mixed results, the one thing they can all agree on is that consumption of pornography does nothing to mitigate the chances that a user will commit such offenses. I think that tis text is important because his views and information will reach my clinical audience. The Author, Philipe Bensimon is a criminologist out of Canada. -
Mar 06, 11
Reisman, J. (2005, December 2). Senate Subcommittee Hears Experts on Pornography Toxicity. Dr. Judith Reisman, I. Retrieved March 12, 2011, from view-source:http://www.drjudithreism
This is a wonderful article backed up by scientific proof that pornography is more than just visual stimuli; rather it compares the addiction to that of heroin and explains that it is a chemical reaction in the mind that creates an addiction which could cause erratic, dangerous, and even illegal behavior by those addicted. This research was conducted in December of 2004 and was presented to the US Senate, which implies that it would have a great deal of credibility in the minds of the audience.-
Once our neurochemical pathways are established they are difficult or impossible to delete. Erotic images also commonly trigger the viewer's "fight or flight" sex hormones producing intense arousal states that appear to fuse the conscious state of libidinous arousal with unconscious emotions of fear, shame, anger and hostility.
These media erotic fantasies become deeply imbedded, commonly coarsening, confusing, motivating and addicting many of those exposed.
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How does this "brain sabotage" occur? Brain scientists tell us that "in 3/10 of a second a visual image passes from the eye through the brain, and whether or not one wants to, the brain is structurally changed and memories are created'we literally 'grow new brain' with each visual experience."
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Apr 09, 11
Rothbart, D. (2011, January 30). How porn is affecting the libido of the american male. New York Times, Retrieved from http://nymag.com/news/features/70976/
This article is found in the New York Times. The author is writing from a view point of one that is addticted from porn and how it is affecting his life and his ability to connect emotionally and even sexually with the opposite sex. In his research he quotes many that he interviewed and their views and experiences. This is a great source that shows the effects of pornography on human behavior, especially the ability of emotional and sexual connection.-
I came across a post on Sanjay Gupta’s blog by Ian Kerner, a sexuality counselor, who wrote that he noticed a distinct rise in the number of men approaching him with concerns about delayed ejaculation. Kerner went on to attribute much of the problem to a “rapid proliferation of Internet porn” which leads to “over-masturbation,” something I’m very familiar with. Then I read about a University of Kansas study that found that 25 percent of college-age men said they’d faked orgasms, which, I’ll admit, was oddly comforting to hear. But it wasn’t until I interviewed dozens of men with varying porn-watching habits (and a few very open-minded women) that some unexpected themes began to emerge. Porn is not only shaping men’s physical and emotional interest in sex on a very fundamental neurological level, but it’s also having a series of unexpected ripple effects—namely on women.
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Jonas*, a 34-year-old ad exec, told me, “I get on SpankWire or X Videos—you could carve ice sculptures with my dick. I take a girl home from the bar, though, and I’ll be up for a minute while she’s going down on me, but once I put a condom on and we start going at it, it’s like the Challenger exploded—all the flags are at half-mast.”
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Mar 04, 11
Leahy, M. (2009). Porn@work exposing the office's#1 addiction [pp 83-84]. Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?
I chose this book because of the reference it makes towards the destructive results pornography can have on the work life. In specific pages 83-84 give examples of individuals who have struggled with pornography and suffered very negative effects to their business. This is very specific to my material because it shows that people who were normal everyday people were brought to develop destructive behavior, to themselves and others, after being exposed to pornography. another great thing about this book is that it was recently published and thus gives a modern view and outlook on the effects of pornography on human behavior; especially since a lot of info on the web is rather out dated. The author, Micheal Leahy has authority on the subject as one who overcame his own pornography addiction and destructive behavior and now does public speaking on the subject ans has written multiple books on it as well. -
Apr 09, 11
Sonderegger, D. R. (2009, December 11). YouTube - Dr. Robi: Is Internet Pornography Consumption Addictive? . YouTube . Retrieved April 9, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUwYJVaiS1A&NR=1
Here Dr Robi talks about why and how pornography is addicting showing images of actual brains being scanned and explaining that pornography is like the crack cocaine of drugs to your brain. -
Apr 09, 11
Sonderegger, D. R. (2009, August 7). YouTube - Dr. Robi Sonderegger on the harm inflicted by online pornography . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved April 9, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxvSoUGxVMA&feature=rela
Robi Sonderegger, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist who is increasing awareness all over the globe about the psychological harm inflicted by pornography. In this clip, Dr. Robi answers our question of how viewing pornography is like taking a drug, and what some of the potential consequences are. -
Apr 09, 11
sexhealthuk. (2010, November 3). YouTube - Webisode: Why pornography is so addicting . YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s97Tw3lzzqc&feature=related
This is a great video that explains the effects that pornography has on the brain. It explains how and why behaviors change when one is introduced and continues to take part in pornography and why it is so addicting. Donald L Hilton Jr is a Neurologist and an Author. -
Conclusion
As is indicated in the introduction and shown by reading the above material, there is a lot of information regarding the effects of pornography on human behavior; however, I have found that a good majority of the material supports the fact that pornography causes destructive behavior in human kind. The source of the behavior at times is not clearly defined as to whether the person was born aggressive or if it is completely a result of the pornography but study's seem to lean toward the theory that pornography does create such behavior. Personally, until I obtain further information, I would theorize that it is a combination of the two. From my research it certainly seems that the chemical balances of the mind change the pattern of ones behavior, but I also think that this may vary per individual. In the end though, the fact remains, as it is stated in "The Role of Pornography in Sexual Offending" (Bensimon, P 2007) - "The one thing they can all agree on is that consumption of pornography does nothing to mitigate the chances that a user will commit such offenses." and my research seems to indicate that, although this statement is true, pornography certainly has lasting effects on those within its grasp.
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