Abstract

While pornography has become highly accessible, another way in which pornography is present in media is through discussion in movies and television shows, which is often framed through casual reference, by way of a joke, or in a teasing manner. A content analysis of 55 episodes that reference pornography—looking specifically at the framing of pornography in individual scenes—provides valuable insight into the media ecosystem surrounding pornography and its potential impact on adolescents. Using cultivation analysis and framing theory as a theoretical basis, this study analyzes the inclusion of the terms, “porn,” “porno,” and “pornography” in popular television shows.

Degree

MA

College and Department

Fine Arts and Communications; Communications

Rights

https://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/

Date Submitted

2021-11-23

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd11923

Keywords

Pornography, Portrayals, Cultivation Analysis, Framing, Media Consumption, Popular Television, Adolescents

Language

english

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Fine Arts Commons

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