Problematic Internet Pornography Use and Psychological Distress among Emerging Adults in Malaysia: Gender as a Moderator

• Main Authors: Tan, Soon Aun, Goh, Yee Shan, Norzarina, Mohd Zaharim, Gan, Su Wan, Yap, Chin Choo *, Sarvarubini, Nainee, Lee, Ling Khai
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: BF Psychology; HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/3031/1/Yap%20Chin%20Choo_Problematic%20internet%20pornography%20use%20and%20psychological%20distress%20among%20emerging%20adults%20Malaysia.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/3031/; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063682

Internet pornography use (IPU) refers to Internet-based sexually explicit materials that are ultimately used to elicit sexual feelings or thoughts. The accessibility of Internet pornography could lead to excessive exposure to pornographic messages, posing a risk to heavy users’ psychological health....