Sanctioning Sex Work: Examining Generational Differences and Attitudinal Correlates in Policy Preferences for Legalization

Powers, Ráchael A.; Burckley, Jacquelyn; Centelles, Vanessa

doi:10.1080/00224499.2023.2216201

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“…In their validation study introducing their CNM Attitudes scale, Cohen and Wilson [47] found that the approximate average of their two samples indicated a neutral attitude, with the overall average being at the scale mid-point. Using a modified version of Cohen and Wilson's [47] belief-based scale, Powers et al [58] found a sample of US adults were generally positive in attitudes toward consensual non-monogamy. Also, using the Cohen and Wilson [47] scale, St. Vil and Giles [59] found participants were neutral, on average.…”

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“…In sum, a close examination of several studies using samples of (predominantly) monogamous social perceivers suggests attitudes toward CNM targets or topics are neutral or positive [44,47,[55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66]. These studies used aggregated scales (e.g., CMN Attitudes scale), character or trait attributions (e.g., relationship satisfaction), and some unique attitudinal outcome assessments (e.g., social distance) and found positivity toward CNM.…”

Section: Studies Suggesting Cnm Attitudes Are Neutral or Positivementioning

confidence: 99%

“…(2) The eight-item Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) Attitude scale was created by Cohen and Wilson [43]; one of the eight items refers to the self in relation to CNM, but otherwise, the content assesses beliefs about monogamous and non-monogamous relationships (e.g., CNM is too complicated). The validation study [47] involved an exploratory as well as confirmatory factor analysis, and it demonstrated good internal consistency (alphas of 0.80-93; [46,48,58]).…”

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Review and Critique of the Quantitative Literature Regarding Attitudes toward Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM)

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This paper is a review of the recent literature on attitudes toward consensual non-monogamy (CNM). These attitudes are constrained to evaluations of people who practice CNM, CNM relationships, and CNM concepts; willingness to engage in or personal interest in practicing CNM is not included in this review. Relevant published research was located through database searches, as well as by perusing references and citations. Based on over two dozen investigations, it is concluded that average attitudes toward CNM are around neutral, with some slightly negative and some slightly positive. Studies taking a comparative perspective—whereby monogamous couples are pitted against CNM couples—overwhelmingly find more favorable attitudes toward monogamy. This literature supports assertions of the prevalence of monocentrism/compulsory monogamy. Further, some researchers investigated sociodemographic and psychological variables as predictors of CNM attitudes. Considering demographic characteristics, those who identify as monogamous and heterosexual tend to be more negative toward CNM relative to their counterparts, and most of the research suggests there are no gender differences in CNM attitudes. In terms of psychological variables, those reflecting authoritarian ideological values tended to predict CNM attitudes the best. The psychological variables are interpreted within the broader dual-process motivational model of prejudice with attention to authoritarianism and social dominance. To conclude, measurement issues are discussed, existing instruments are critiqued, and recommendations are made for which instruments are appropriate for different research goals. Specifically, the Attitudes towards Polyamory scale is a concise, unidimensional instrument with sound psychometric properties, making it a good general assessment of polyamory or CNM. Created using excellent test construction techniques, the Multidimensional Measurement of Attitudes toward Consensual Non-Monogamy (MACS) is a very promising belief-based CNM attitudes scale with three factors. Finally, directions for future research are discussed with an emphasis on differentiating between beliefs and attitudes as suggested by attitude theory, with most CNM attitude scales conflating the former with the latter.

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Section: Studies Suggesting Cnm Attitudes Are Neutral or Positivementioning

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Section: Studies Suggesting Cnm Attitudes Are Neutral or Positivementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Existing Scalesmentioning

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The Legality of Labor and Perceptions of Deservingness of Rights and Services for Sex Workers

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Centelles

2024

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What Sex Workers Do: Associations Between the Exchange of Sexual Services for Payment and Sexual Activities

Johansson,

Hansen

2023

Sexuality & Culture

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This study investigates people’s associations between the exchange of sexual services for payment and different sexual activities. Sex work entails a range of activities, from in person services to online performances. To date, no study has asked about the activities individuals associate with the exchange of sexual services for payment. The relationship between the exchange of sexual services for payment and specific activities is an important area for inquiry, as there exists considerable variance in people’s views on sex work and associations are impacted by a range of attitudes. Using an original survey involving a substantial sample size of adults in the U.S. (n = 1,034), respondents are asked their level of association between the exchange of sexual services for payment and seven activities: pornographic photos, pornographic videos, webcamming, erotic dancing, erotic massages, oral sex, and sexual intercourse. The results reveal that respondents are more likely to associate the exchange of sexual services for payment with activities requiring in person and physical contact between sex workers and clients than non-physical activities. In addition, we find that conservatives are more likely to associate the exchange of sexual services for payment with non-physical activities than liberals. Moreover, we find that people who view the exchange of sexual services for payment as acceptable are more likely to recognize a broader range of activities as associated with such exchanges than are those who hold more negative attitudes. Views on acceptability are more important than are previous experiences of paying for sexual services. Our findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and advocates seeking a comprehensive grasp of the complexities surrounding sex work in contemporary society.

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Sanctioning Sex Work: Examining Generational Differences and Attitudinal Correlates in Policy Preferences for Legalization

Cited by 7 publications

References 94 publications

Review and Critique of the Quantitative Literature Regarding Attitudes toward Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM)

Review and Critique of the Quantitative Literature Regarding Attitudes toward Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM)

The Legality of Labor and Perceptions of Deservingness of Rights and Services for Sex Workers

What Sex Workers Do: Associations Between the Exchange of Sexual Services for Payment and Sexual Activities

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