ArticleAddictive behaviors reports2021
Internet pornography exposures amongst young people in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study looking into the role of gender and perceived realism versus the actual sexual activities.
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- Prevalence of sexual and reproductive health issues among school-going adolescents in Hulu Langat District, Malaysia: Findings from the Borang Saringan Status Kesihatan Remaja - A cross-sectional study.Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia · 2026Article
- Predicting Pornography Use Based on Mental Health and Quality of Communication with Parents.Iranian journal of public health · 2024Article
- Adults and Family as Supportive of Adolescent Sexual Development in the Age of Smartphones? Exploring Cybersexual Violence Victimization, Pornography Use, and Risky Sexual Behaviors.Archives of sexual behavior · 2023Article
- Is sexual attraction and place of origin a moderator of sex in pornography consumption? Cross-sectional study on a representative sample of young adults.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Addictive problems among young people in low- and middle-income countries: A call for more research.Addictive behaviors reports · 2022Article
- Understanding Serial Mediators of Problematic Pornography Use in Pakistani Men and Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Problematic Internet Pornography Use and Psychological Distress among Emerging Adults in Malaysia: Gender as a Moderator.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The pornography use and its addiction among emerging adults in Malaysia: Perceived realism as a mediator.PloS one · 2022Article
- Pornography Use Could Lead to Addiction and Was Associated With Reproductive Hormone Levels and Semen Quality: A Report From the MARHCS Study in China.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2021Article
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Abstract
Despite the wide accessibility to internet, pornography activities among youths are not well described in conservative countries like Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, elicit gender differences and identify associated factors of pornographic exposure including perceived realism among college students. This cross-sectional study was conducted among students aged 18 to 25 years from seven colleges in Penang, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics, pornography exposure, pattern of use, sexual exposure and perceived realism. Among 986 participants, the prevalence of lifetime pornography exposure was 74.5%. More males (71.7%) were exposed to pornography, had started at earlier age, were frequent users and using the internet alone at home (p < 0.001). Males had higher odds of having exposure (Adjusted odds ratio, AOR = 20.44, 95% CI: 12.50 - 33.42, p < 0.001), whilst those who perceived pornography as real had lower odds of having pornographic exposure (AOR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.43-0.94, p = 0.02). There is a high prevalence of pornography exposure among Malaysian college students, especially involving males. Easy access to pornographic materials at home facilitates this activity. Gender and perceived realism determined their pornographic exposure. Thus, parental monitoring of online access and planning structured activities to occupy free time are recommended at an early age.
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