RT Journal Article
T1 Sexuality Construction, Pornography, and Gender Violence: A Qualitative Study with Spanish Adolescents.
A1 Navarro-Mantas, Laura
A1 Sáez-Lumbreras, Alba
K1 Identidad sexual
K1 Igualdad de género
K1 Adolescentes - Conducta sexual
AB Sexuality is a central aspect of human beings, and adolescence is a crucial period of transition from childhood to adulthood where sexual awakening occurs. As a critical aspect of life, adolescents should have quality sexual education to guide them through this transition. A qualitative design using in-depth interviews with an ethnographic perspective to obtain detailed information considering the context. The Venegas model on sexual-affective education was referenced. This model identifies four significant areas: gender, sexuality, love/affection, and body. A qualitative design based on in-depth interviews was chosen to obtain detailed information about the issues mentioned. Forty semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents aged 13 to 20 in two groups: students of compulsory secondary education and vocational training. Results showed boys tend to prioritize physical aspects of sexuality, such as masturbation and intercourse, whereas girls tend to focus more on emotional connections and concern about contraception. Pornography, patriarchal cultural patterns, sexism, and traditional gender roles shaped these initial experiences. Meanings and practices were revealed to be conditioned by a sexist model of attraction, body dissatisfaction, and learning through pornography, which was related to experiences of normalized control and sexual violence in relationships. Some positive advancements resulting from feminist achievements were also discovered, such as understanding the value of consent, empathy, and the appreciation of alternative models of masculinity by some girls. These results highlight the importance of developing sexual education programs from a psychosocial and feminist perspective. Such programs should aim to transform cultural norms and attitudes surrounding sexuality, promoting agency and healthier and more equitable relationships among adolescents.
PB Springer Nature
YR 2025
FD 2025-02
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38124
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38124
LA eng
NO Navarro-Mantas, L., & Sáez-Lumbreras, A. (2025). Sexuality Construction, Pornography, and Gender Violence: A Qualitative Study with Spanish Adolescents. Sexuality & Culture, 1-49.
NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Granada / CBUA. This study was funded by the Project I+D+I FEDER of Andalucía 2020 of the European Regional Development Fund (B-SEJ-332-UGR20) and María de Maeztu Excellence Unit Program funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Ministry of Universities through the State Research Agency (Grant Ref. CEX2023-001312-M / funded by  MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and Grant UCE-PP2023-11 funded by University of Granada).
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