PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS: FACTORS AND IMPLICATIONS ON ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY

Addiction to pornography is an act of watching or viewing pornographic material repeatedly which is difficult to dispel by those affected. Pornography addiction among Malaysians not only involves adults but also involves minors such as teenagers. This article aims to discuss the factors that contribute to pornography addiction among teenagers that may be driven by today s technological advances. As a result of analyses from previous studies, most researchers agree that technology is a leading factor in the prevalence of pornography among teenagers today. However, based on the findings of the study, the average researcher focused on the Internet as the only technology that has contributed to pornography addiction without looking at the influence of modern inventions (gadgets) in causing pornography addiction among students. Previous research show that pornography brings about negative implications on the lives and health of those involved. As such, this article provides information and insights for the public, especially parents and students, about the technological factors in adolescent pornography addiction and the negative implications of pornography in life.