The study was carried out to investigate the association between pornography consumption and sexual practice among adolescents of Rwanda in academic area especially in Huye District. Pornography consumption is considered as a main dangerous drug to inspire people doing sex. The motivation of doing this research is the increasing of sexual diseases and unexpected pregnancy in youths under 20 years. This is due to engage in watching porn films at such time. The study was carried out in Huye District academically in Regina pacis and Butare secondary School. The population under study was 281 students under 20 years old, grouped in these secondary schools from which a sample of 74 students was selected. A case study research design was adopted and participants are distributed in in two strata and sample size distributed proportional to the size. The study used questionnaire while descriptive and inferential statistics was used for data analysis and reporting. More women (54.2%) than men (45.8%) had ever consumed pornography sometime means that more female are high consumers than low consumers (male). Among 39 students who replied that they need sex after watching 26 of them (66.7%) are men and 13 (33.3%) are women. 27 of the sample had had sexual intercourse, of swhich 63% reported contraceptive use at their intercourse. Among the 27 who had had sex, most of them are studied in Ordinary level (51.9%) and 48.1% from Advanced level. According to the respondent, about 27 who had had sex those caused by watching porn are 20 (74.5%). About negative impact only 6 students (22.2%) always afraid, and 4 (14.8%) feel lonely in society. The materials used in watching pornography are phones (66.2%), internet (20.3%) and computer & television both occupied 6.8% each. Even if they watched it most of them (70.3%) replied that pornography is bad rather being good.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Background of the study
1.3. Statement of the problem
1.4. Research gap
1.5. Research questions
1.6. Research objectives
1.6.1. General objectives
1.6.2. Specific objectives
1.7. Research hypothesis
1.8. Significance of the study
1.9. Research method
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Pornography
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Purpose of pornography
2.1.3. Impact of pornography use
2.1.4. Internet pornography statistics
2.2. Sexual practice and prostitutions
2.2.1. Prostitutions
2.2.2. Social and economic factors of prostitutions
2.2.3. The effects of sexual practices and prostitutions
2.3. Study was studied in Sweden and methods used
2.4. Conceptual framework
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Design of the study
3.3. Target population
3.4. Sample design
3.4.1. Sampling method
3.4.2. Sample size
3.5. Data analysis and reporting
3.5.1. Descriptive statistics
3.5.2. Inferential statistics
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Presentation of findings
4.2.1. Profile of respondents
4.2.2. Discussion about the study
4.3. Background variables and sexual practice
4.3.1. Variation of sexual practice by category of age group
4.3.2. Variation of sexual practice by gender
4.3.3. Variation of sexual practice by category of education level
4.4. Background variables and pornography consumption variability
4.5. Inferential analysis
4.5.1. Binary logistic regression model
4.5.2. Interpretation of results from logistic regression model
4.6. Summary of research analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Discussion of findings
5.3. Conclusion
5.4. Recommendations
Research Objectives and Focus
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the association between pornography consumption and sexual practice among adolescents in the Huye District of Rwanda, specifically exploring whether pornography acts as a contributing factor to the rise in sexual activity among secondary school students.
- Investigate the impact of pornography consumption on sexual behavior among adolescents.
- Identify the common materials used by students to access pornography.
- Analyze the relationship between pornography use and specific sexual outcomes, such as unexpected pregnancies and STI awareness.
- Provide data-driven recommendations for educational reforms and policies to mitigate negative influences on adolescent sexuality.
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1.2. Background of the study
The October 1996 issue of life magazine included, among other things, a photograph of Marilyn Monroe naked. Most people will agree that had the same picture appeared in the pages of Hustler, it would have been pornographic (Michael C. Rea, 2001). Furthermore, the picture was considered pornographic when it originally appeared in a calendar in the late 1940’s, and it was banned in two states. (Michael C. Rea, 2001)
Not only pictures can be pornographic, however. Literature and performances both live and on film can be as well (Michael C. Rea, 2001). Thus, for example, books like Story of O or magazines like Penthouse letters count as pornography, regardless of whether they happen to include explicit pictures, performances, and literature can be pornographic (Michael C. Rea, 2001).
In the late 1990s, pornographic films were distributed on DVD (Paul Fishbein, 1991). Pornography can be distributed over the Internet in a number of ways, including pay sites, video hosting services, and peer-to-peer file sharing (Paul Fishbein, 1991). While pornography had been traded electronically since the 1980s, it was in the invention of the World Wide Web in 1991 as well as the opening of the Internet to the general public around the same time that led to an explosion in online pornography. (Paul Fishbein, 1991)
Currently, pornography can be watched on internet online. Buying DVDs is out of date because the technology is going on day to day. The internet porn is considered as a threat to the society because most of youths are concentrated into that use of technology. They use also their smart phone not only and their PC laptops in their bedrooms. Researchers showed that in 1,521 smart phones in UK owned by teens of 18, 24% having pornography materials on their mobile handset. 84% of romantic relationships involved. (Paul Fishbein, 1991).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides the introduction to the research, defining the scope, problem statement, and objectives regarding the link between pornography and adolescent sexual activity.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews existing literature on pornography, its impact, sexual practices, and conceptual frameworks from global and local contexts.
CHAPTER THREE: Describes the case study research design, population sampling methods, and the quantitative data collection approach using questionnaires.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the primary data findings, statistical analysis, and interpretation of respondent demographics and their sexual behaviors.
CHAPTER FIVE: Discusses the research findings, concludes the study, and provides recommendations for educational policy and intervention.
Keywords
Pornography, Sexual practice, Adolescents, Rwanda, Huye District, Secondary school, Logistic regression, Contraceptive use, Sexual health, Digital consumption, Youth behavior, Sexual transmission diseases, Educational policy, Reproductive health, Social impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The study investigates the association between the consumption of pornographic materials and sexual practices among adolescents living in Huye District, Rwanda.
What are the primary themes addressed?
The work covers themes such as the prevalence of pornography among teenagers, the impact of digital technology (phones, internet), adolescent sexual behavior, and the perceived consequences of these behaviors on health and social well-being.
What is the main objective of the paper?
The objective is to determine if there is a significant impact of pornography consumption on sexual practices, specifically to understand if exposure acts as a driver for early sexual initiation.
Which methodology was applied?
The researcher adopted a case study research design, utilizing quantitative data gathered via questionnaires from secondary school students, analyzed with descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body discusses the definition and purpose of pornography, its effects on sexual development, statistical patterns of internet usage, and the socio-economic factors influencing adolescent behavior.
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Key terms include pornography, sexual practice, adolescents, Rwanda, Huye District, secondary school, and behavioral impact.
How does the study link technology to sexual behavior?
The research highlights that the majority of adolescents (66.2%) use smartphones to access pornography, suggesting that mobile technology is a primary catalyst for content consumption.
What conclusion does the author reach regarding the impact of pornography?
The author concludes that there is a statistically significant relationship between pornography consumption and sexual activity, with hours spent on pornography being a contributing factor to the likelihood of sexual practice.
- Quote paper
- Tite Sibomana (Author), 2017, Association between Pornography Consumption and Sexual Practice among Adolescents in Rwanda, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388890
