Ellen M Kaufman
Biographic Data
| ID | 2936893 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ellen M Kaufman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ellen M |
| FAMILY NAME | Kaufman |
| SIGNATURE | KAUFMAN E M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University Bloomington |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-7483-6109 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Twice in a lifetime
Passionate love is widely considered a hallmark of romantic relationships and a central component of adult development. While the onset and psychological impacts of passionate love have been well-studied, little is known about how frequently individuals experience passionate love in their lifetime. In this study, we quantified the number of passionate love experiences reported by 10,036 single U.S. adults aged 18 to 99, and examined how the numbe…
Understanding stigmatization in digital sex work
Connected, online and off
Erotic webcam modeling websites (or ‘camsites’) are an increasingly popular form of sextech in which users can pursue both sexual fulfillment and emotional connection. While previous research has explored the impact of similar technologies (e.g., online pornography) as well as transactional sex within partnered relationships, this study seeks to understand how users who access camsites with their in-person romantic partner perceive how camming ha…
Exploring patterns in mental health treatment and interests of single adults in the United States
Objective: The objective of this study is to examine mental health treatment utilization and interest among the large and growing demographic of single adults in the United States, who face unique societal stressors and pressures that may contribute to their heightened need for mental healthcare. Method: We analyzed data from 3,453 single adults, focusing on those with possible mental health treatment needs by excluding those with positive self-a…
Clients’ Perceptions of Authentic Intimate Connection on Erotic Webcam Modeling Sites
While early uses of technology in the sex industry centered on increasing accessibility to pornography or expanding advertising opportunities for direct service sex workers, the growing prevalence of personalized, platform-based sexual technologies reflects the postindustrial paradigm of sexual labor in which "authentic" emotional and physical connection is increasingly prioritized. In this study, we explored how erotic webcam modeling platforms …
Women Who Experience More Affectionate Touch Report Better Body Satisfaction and Relationship Outcomes
Affectionate touch (e.g. hugging, handholding) is an essential component of many intimate relationships and is a primary contributor to overall relationship satisfaction as well as sexual satisfaction. Affectionate touch is understood to be a form of non-verbal communication in which the giver is expressing positive feelings toward the receiver. Here, we propose that affectionate touch also positively impacts receivers' body satisfaction, because…
Camsites as a Context for Sexual Consent Education
Understanding sexual consent is essential for the promotion of healthy sexual relationships and the prevention of sexual violence. Emerging sexual technologies can provide opportunities for users to learn about and potentially practice navigating sexual consent with partners, but this field of research is still nascent. In this study, we surveyed 5,828 erotic camsite users to determine whether they learned something new about sexual consent from …
Cam Site Clients’ Perceptions of Changes to Their Communication Skills
American Singles’ Attitudes Toward Future Romantic/Sexual Partners’ Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Engagement with Emerging Forms of Sextech
Social technology is ever-evolving, and increasingly offers novel domains for sexual experiences. In the current study, we investigated demographic correlates of engagement with emerging forms of sextech , defined here as internet-based applications, platforms, or devices used for sexual pleasure. Our web-based, demographically representative sample included 7,512 American adults aged 18-65 years, with a near-even gender split of men/women and mo…
Sextech Use as a Potential Mental Health Reprieve
Depression, anxiety, and loneliness have long been recognized as global mental health concerns. To temporarily relieve psychological distress, self-soothing behavior is common, including engagement in sexual behaviors that are linked to positive mental well-being. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated many mental health ailments alongside physical distancing regulations, we specifically examined online sexual behavior via the use …
Reprogramming consent
The growing cultural conversation about sexual consent comes at a time in which new technologies with potential implications for sexuality norms are also beginning to emerge in the marketplace. ‘Sex robots’ – anthropomorphic sex toys ‘brought to life’ by artificial intelligence – are one such innovation. Critics suggest that making sex dolls more lifelike but not necessarily more realistic could erode cultural norms around sexuality, particularly…
Engagement with Emerging Forms of Sextech
Social technology is ever-evolving, and increasingly offers novel domains for sexual experiences. In the current study, we investigated demographic correlates of engagement with emerging forms of sextech , defined here as internet-based applications, platforms, or devices used for sexual pleasure. Our web-based, demographically representative sample included 7,512 American adults aged 18-65 years, with a near-even gender split of men/women and mo…
Clients’ Perceptions of Authentic Intimate Connection on Erotic Webcam Modeling Sites
While early uses of technology in the sex industry centered on increasing accessibility to pornography or expanding advertising opportunities for direct service sex workers, the growing prevalence of personalized, platform-based sexual technologies reflects the postindustrial paradigm of sexual labor in which "authentic" emotional and physical connection is increasingly prioritized. In this study, we explored how erotic webcam modeling platforms …
Camsites as a Context for Sexual Consent Education
Understanding sexual consent is essential for the promotion of healthy sexual relationships and the prevention of sexual violence. Emerging sexual technologies can provide opportunities for users to learn about and potentially practice navigating sexual consent with partners, but this field of research is still nascent. In this study, we surveyed 5,828 erotic camsite users to determine whether they learned something new about sexual consent from …
American Singles’ Attitudes Toward Future Romantic/Sexual Partners’ Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Reprogramming consent
The growing cultural conversation about sexual consent comes at a time in which new technologies with potential implications for sexuality norms are also beginning to emerge in the marketplace. ‘Sex robots’ – anthropomorphic sex toys ‘brought to life’ by artificial intelligence – are one such innovation. Critics suggest that making sex dolls more lifelike but not necessarily more realistic could erode cultural norms around sexuality, particularly…
Reprogramming consent
The growing cultural conversation about sexual consent comes at a time in which new technologies with potential implications for sexuality norms are also beginning to emerge in the marketplace. ‘Sex robots’ – anthropomorphic sex toys ‘brought to life’ by artificial intelligence – are one such innovation. Critics suggest that making sex dolls more lifelike but not necessarily more realistic could erode cultural norms around sexuality, particularly…
Sextech Use as a Potential Mental Health Reprieve
Depression, anxiety, and loneliness have long been recognized as global mental health concerns. To temporarily relieve psychological distress, self-soothing behavior is common, including engagement in sexual behaviors that are linked to positive mental well-being. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated many mental health ailments alongside physical distancing regulations, we specifically examined online sexual behavior via the use …
Engagement with Emerging Forms of Sextech
Social technology is ever-evolving, and increasingly offers novel domains for sexual experiences. In the current study, we investigated demographic correlates of engagement with emerging forms of sextech , defined here as internet-based applications, platforms, or devices used for sexual pleasure. Our web-based, demographically representative sample included 7,512 American adults aged 18-65 years, with a near-even gender split of men/women and mo…
Cam Site Clients’ Perceptions of Changes to Their Communication Skills
American Singles’ Attitudes Toward Future Romantic/Sexual Partners’ Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Exploring patterns in mental health treatment and interests of single adults in the United States
Objective: The objective of this study is to examine mental health treatment utilization and interest among the large and growing demographic of single adults in the United States, who face unique societal stressors and pressures that may contribute to their heightened need for mental healthcare. Method: We analyzed data from 3,453 single adults, focusing on those with possible mental health treatment needs by excluding those with positive self-a…
Clients’ Perceptions of Authentic Intimate Connection on Erotic Webcam Modeling Sites
While early uses of technology in the sex industry centered on increasing accessibility to pornography or expanding advertising opportunities for direct service sex workers, the growing prevalence of personalized, platform-based sexual technologies reflects the postindustrial paradigm of sexual labor in which "authentic" emotional and physical connection is increasingly prioritized. In this study, we explored how erotic webcam modeling platforms …
Women Who Experience More Affectionate Touch Report Better Body Satisfaction and Relationship Outcomes
Affectionate touch (e.g. hugging, handholding) is an essential component of many intimate relationships and is a primary contributor to overall relationship satisfaction as well as sexual satisfaction. Affectionate touch is understood to be a form of non-verbal communication in which the giver is expressing positive feelings toward the receiver. Here, we propose that affectionate touch also positively impacts receivers' body satisfaction, because…
Camsites as a Context for Sexual Consent Education
Understanding sexual consent is essential for the promotion of healthy sexual relationships and the prevention of sexual violence. Emerging sexual technologies can provide opportunities for users to learn about and potentially practice navigating sexual consent with partners, but this field of research is still nascent. In this study, we surveyed 5,828 erotic camsite users to determine whether they learned something new about sexual consent from …
Understanding stigmatization in digital sex work
Connected, online and off
Erotic webcam modeling websites (or ‘camsites’) are an increasingly popular form of sextech in which users can pursue both sexual fulfillment and emotional connection. While previous research has explored the impact of similar technologies (e.g., online pornography) as well as transactional sex within partnered relationships, this study seeks to understand how users who access camsites with their in-person romantic partner perceive how camming ha…
Twice in a lifetime
Passionate love is widely considered a hallmark of romantic relationships and a central component of adult development. While the onset and psychological impacts of passionate love have been well-studied, little is known about how frequently individuals experience passionate love in their lifetime. In this study, we quantified the number of passionate love experiences reported by 10,036 single U.S. adults aged 18 to 99, and examined how the numbe…
Psychology (10 works) · Gender, Feminism, and Media (9 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Human sexuality (4 works) · Perception (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works)