Entre l'individuel et le social: Les motivations d'usage de pornographie

Abstract

Background Although pornography use is widespread, motivations for use may differ depending on certain identity categories. Analysis This article presents the motivations related to pornography use identified following a metasynthesis as a methodological framework. Using theoretical notions of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, the metasynthesis allowed us to combine results derived from thirteen qualitative studies that examined motivations for pornography use among various audiences. Conclusions and implications The motivations identified are: entertainment, sexual satisfaction, fantasy and identity exploration, creation and strengthening of social or emotional ties, learning and information, transgression, and protection. Our results demonstrate that pornography use can be motivated by both social and personal considerations, and suggest that future research should consider the importance of gender and sexual orientation.