APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Sexuality, Religion, and Culture: Examining Behavioral, Clinical, and Social Outcomes

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Clinical Science

Using data from nationally representative studies, clinical populations, longitudinal data sets, and online community samples, this symposium examines how religious beliefs and practices influence sexual attitudes and behaviors such as pornography use, same-sex sexual attraction, and hypersexual tendencies. Additionally, the role of technology in these interactions is examined.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Joshua GrubbsChair
    Bowling Green State University

Presentations

  1. Examining Spiritual/Religious Coping and Sexual Behaviors Among a Sample of US Military VeteransShane Kraus, Marc Potenza, Elizabeth Porter, Steve Martino, Rani Hoff
  2. Is God Okay with Me Being Gay? Relationships with Self-Esteem, Sexual Identity Distress, and Religious MembershipNick Stauner, Julie Exline, Amy Przeworski, Jennifer Birkrant
  3. Predicting Pornography Use and Perceived Addiction over Time: The Role of Religion and SpiritualityJoshua Grubbs, Julie Exline, Kenneth Pargament, Joshua Wilt
  4. How Does Religion Shape Trajectories of Pornography Use Across Adolescence?Kyler Rasmussen, Alex Bierman