Pornography use in Men with learning disabilities.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Men with Learning Disabilities who access pornography: In search of an understanding
IRAS ID
184936
Contact name
Lisa Gusciora
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Staffordshire University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 22 days
Research summary
This study forms part of an academic requirement for the doctorate in clinical psychology. There is a lack of research regarding pornography use in males who have a learning disability, despite this being a common presenting issue in learning disability services. In clinical practice, males with learning disabilities often present to services after engaging in risky sexual behaviors as a result of what they have observed in pornography. This often results in clinical intervention which provides education on what is acceptable sexual behaviour in different contexts. It is known that social care staff are not appropriately trained in this area, and thus do not feel competent in the area of sexuality in those with disability (Ward et al. 2001).
The aim of the research is to identify the views and beliefs of male service users who use pornography and support workers who work with them around the issues of pornography use in men who have a learning disability. The research aims to facilitate further understanding in this area and identify areas for development in practice and policy. The two groups views will be compared by using Q- methodology to identify any differences in order to inform service provision and training provision.
REC name
West Midlands - South Birmingham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/WM/0271
Date of REC Opinion
24 Sep 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion