title: Typologies of sexually explicit media use among MSM: An application of latent class analysis.
abstract: The viewing of sexually explicit media (SEM) is widespread, especially among men, and research linking SEM viewing and sexual behavior has shown a variety of results, some positive (e.g., sexuality education) and some negative (e.g., poorer body image). These results might be due to limitations in measuring SEM consumption, particularly around typology. The goal of the current study was to examine potential patterns of SEM viewing activities. Using data from an online survey of men who have sex with men (MSM), we conducted latent class analyses of 15 SEM activities. Results suggested a three-class solution. The most prevalent class included over 60% of men and was characterized by viewing primarily safer-sex or conventional behaviors. The second class included 32% of men and had a similar albeit amplified pattern of viewing. The final class included just 7% of men and was marked by high levels of viewing of all activities, including fetish and kink. Compared to the conventional or safer-sex class, the other classes had lower internalized homonegativity, lower condom use self-efficacy, and higher SEM consumption or dose. Implications for HIV prevention, sexuality research and the SEM industry are discussed.
authors: HIV/STI Intervention and Prevention Studies (HIPS) Program, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. 1300 S 2nd St, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
authors: Darin J
authors: DJ
authors: Erickson
authors: HIV/STI Intervention and Prevention Studies (HIPS) Program, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. 1300 S 2nd St, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
authors: Dylan L
authors: DL
authors: Galos
authors: Research Outcomes and Investigations, National Center for Telehealth and Technology. 9933C West Hayes Street, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, 98431.
authors: Derek J
authors: DJ
authors: Smolenski
authors: Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1300 S. 2 St, Suite 180, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
authors: Alex
authors: A
authors: Iantaffi
authors: HIV/STI Intervention and Prevention Studies (HIPS) Program, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. 1300 S 2nd St, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
authors: B R Simon
authors: BR
authors: Rosser
keywords: latent class analysis; men who have sex with men; pornography; sexually explicit media
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