Exploring the Posting of Nude Photographs on Reddit in Relation to Self-Esteem, Perceived Attractiveness, Narcissism, and Sensation Seeking

IF 2.9 2区社会学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Archives of Sexual Behavior Pub Date : 2022-07-05 DOI:10.1007/s10508-022-02301-y

Brandon Miller

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Abstract

While many scholars have explored the sharing of nude photographs one-to-one (i.e., sexting), few have examined the sharing of nudity in a one-to-many context. The current study examined the sharing of nude photographs on Reddit, framing the practice as an act of disinhibited online behavior. A survey (n = 628) was conducted to assess whether Redditors levels of sensation seeking, self-esteem, perceived attractiveness, and narcissism would be related to whether or not they posted nude photographs on the site. Results indicated that posting nudity on Reddit was significantly associated with higher perceived attractiveness and narcissism, but not sensation seeking or self-esteem. The role of gender and sexual orientation in the posting of nudity online was also assessed, and an overrepresentation of nude content produced by females and bisexual persons, as well as an underrepresentation of nude content produced by males and heterosexuals, was found. Findings are discussed in relation to self-concept, sexual health, and the online disinhibition effect.

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探索在Reddit上发布裸体照片与自尊、感知吸引力、自恋和寻求感觉的关系

虽然许多学者已经探索了一对一的裸体照片共享(即性短信)，但很少有人研究过一对多背景下的裸体分享。目前的研究调查了在Reddit上分享裸照的行为，将这种行为定义为一种去抑制的网络行为。研究人员进行了一项调查(n = 628)，以评估reddit用户寻求感觉、自尊、感知吸引力和自恋的水平是否与他们是否在网站上发布裸照有关。结果表明，在Reddit上发布裸体与更高的吸引力和自恋显著相关，但与寻求刺激或自尊无关。性别和性取向在网上发布裸体内容中的作用也进行了评估，发现女性和双性恋者制作的裸体内容过多，而男性和异性恋者制作的裸体内容代表性不足。研究结果讨论了自我概念、性健康和网络去抑制效应的关系。

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5.60

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299

期刊介绍： The official publication of the International Academy of Sex Research, the journal is dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual science, broadly defined. Contributions consist of empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical reviews and essays, clinical case reports, letters to the editor, and book reviews.