A study of 1,000 young adults suggests a link between viewing sexualized mainstream media during adolescence and later pornography use.
The research utilized narrative transportation theory, focusing on how emotionally engaging media impacts adolescent identity and future habits.
Participants who were not previously exposed to pornography were more likely to consume it later if they watched content with explicit ratings.
The findings underscore the utility of parental rating tools like IMDb in helping parents and guardians make informed media choices.