This master's thesis is the result of the author's many years of research into student sex work and presents the student population's view of student sex work in Slovenia between physical and digital reality. It is based on material collected through independent research conducted between April 2024 and July 2025. The research was conducted in an interdisciplinary manner using a combined methodology, simultaneous use of surveys, participant observation, and informal conversations/interviews. The data collected is based on 955 completed surveys from the student population and 141 informal conversations and interviews, most of which were carried out with students in Slovenia. The presented theoretical review and research reveal the intertwining of students’ experiences with the sex industry as a result of socio-economic changes. The research has shown that there are students in Slovenia who are already engaged in sex work, as well as those who are increasingly considering certain forms of sex work. There is a noticeable gap between the moral judgement of traditional forms, such as prostitution, and a more pragmatic consideration of digital platforms, such as OnlyFans. The research has also shown that the student population's attitude toward a person who is engaged in sex work varies greatly depending on the closeness of the relationship, with the intensity of feelings increasing in proportion with the closeness of the relationship with the person engaged in sex work.
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