ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science
Unobtrusive Measures of Sexual Psychology in Pop Culture
Research on sexual psychology often relies on imperfect surveys. Adding unobtrusive methods can improve our understanding. Evolutionary theory is used to examine popular culture (comic books, pornography, and erotica). Patterns found reflect the reproductive goals of the target audience as seen in what features are most popular or profitable.
Chairs & Discussants
- Rosemarie Sokol-ChangChair
APA Journals - David WidmanDiscussant
Juniata College
Presentations
- Brick Walls and Bombshells: The Supernormal Stimuli of Comic CharactersRebecca Burch
- Evolutionary Approaches: Short-Term Mating, Porn Preferences, and InfidelityMaryanne Fisher
- Why Women Love Bromance...the Rise of Slash FictionCatherine Salmon
- From Prim and Proper to Sexy and Pregnant: Changes over Time in the Covers of Harlequin Romance NovelsT. Joel Wade