Development of the Attitudes toward Pornography Scale

Abstract

Pornography is a rapidly growing industry in the United States. Between the years 2005 and 2006, adult entertainment revenue increased by 13% and grossed a total of 2.8 billion dollars [1]. The revenue surpassed that of large corporations, such as Microsoft and Google [2]. In 2008, at least one adult website was visited each month by 36% of internet users [1]. The growth of this controversial industry has led to differential perceptions regarding its impact.