The pornography use and its addiction among emerging adults in Malaysia: Perceived realism as a mediator

• Main Authors: Tan, Soon Aun, Ng, Samantha Hui Li, Hoo, Juliana Ju Yuan, Gan, Su Wan, Sarvarubini, Nainee, Yap, Chin Choo *, Lee, Ling Khai, Norzarina, Mohd Zaharim, Goh, Yee Shan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: PLOS 2022
• Subjects: BF Psychology; RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/3135/1/Yap%20Chin%20Choo_Pornography%20use%20and%20its%20addiction%20among%20emerging%20adults%20in%20Malaysia.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/3135/; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268724

Past studies have demonstrated a link between pornography use and addiction to pornography, the underlying mechanism of the association is still unclear. This study intended to examine the mediating role of perceived realism of pornography in the association between pornography use and addiction amo...