Adaptation of the Attitudes Towards Gay Male Pornography Scale for Brazil
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Gay pornography is a subgenre of the pornographic industry and reflects the diversity of sexual experiences among men. This study aimed to adapt the Attitudes Towards Gay Male Pornography Scale to the Brazilian context. A total of 1,690 adult gay and bisexual men from all Brazilian regions answered the scale. The scores were submitted to unrestricted Exploratory Factor Analyses using the FACTOR software. An 18-item solution distributed across five factors was extracted with satisfactory fit indices and internal consistency. Validity based on external measures showed associations between problematic pornography use, consumption frequency, and attempts to control consumption. The conclusion is that researchers and healthcare professionals can use this instrument to obtain a comprehensive understanding of gay pornography consumption in the country.
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