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Measuring Self-Perceived Effects of Pornography: A Short-Form Version of the Pornography Consumption Effects Scale
The Pornography Consumption Effects Scale (PCES) is a 47-item measure of self-perceived effects of pornography use. While the PCES is frequently used in the pornography research literature, its length may limit its applicability in some research situations. This study investigated if a short-form ve...
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Published in: | Archives of sexual behavior 2019-04, Vol.48 (3), p.753-761 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | The Pornography Consumption Effects Scale (PCES) is a 47-item measure of self-perceived effects of pornography use. While the PCES is frequently used in the pornography research literature, its length may limit its applicability in some research situations. This study investigated if a short-form version of the PCES could be created for use with heterosexual men. The study employed an online sample of 312 self-identified heterosexual men. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to produce a 14-item version of the PCES. This short-form PCES (PCES-SF) showed excellent psychometric properties in terms of reliability, concurrent validity with the long-form PCES, and discriminant validity with respect to social desirability. Similar to the full-length PCES, the PCES-SF generates both an overall positive effect score and an overall negative effect score. |
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ISSN: | 0004-0002 1573-2800 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10508-018-1327-z |