Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality

This study investigated the relationships between the frequency of pornography use (FPU), well-being, ADHD symptoms, hypersexuality, and problematic pornography use (PPU) as the dependent variable. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, utilizing purposive sampling. Data were...

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Main Authors: Wong, Rowen Jing Tong, Teoh, Shu Hui, Tiew, Xin Yee
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2024
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http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7086/1/2200814_FYP.pdf
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author Wong, Rowen Jing Tong
Teoh, Shu Hui
Tiew, Xin Yee
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Teoh, Shu Hui
Tiew, Xin Yee
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description This study investigated the relationships between the frequency of pornography use (FPU), well-being, ADHD symptoms, hypersexuality, and problematic pornography use (PPU) as the dependent variable. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, utilizing purposive sampling. Data were collected through an online survey targeted on Malaysian young adults aged 18 to 35, with no geographic restrictions, excluding participants with no prior experience using pornography. A total number of 118 participants (M = 21.77 years old; SD = 2.94 years), where 89.8% of them were Chinese (n = 106). Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression tests, were conducted to examine the associations between variables and assess their significance. Moreover, the study used validated scales, including the short version Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6), Frequency of Pornography Use (FPU), World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO- 5), Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) - Part A, and Hypersexual Behavior Inventory Short Form (HBI-SF), to assess PPU and measure the levels of FPU, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality. Results revealed significant correlations among the variables, except between PPU and well-being. In conclusion, this research addressed a significant gap in the literature by providing insights specific to the Malaysian context, where studies examining the interplay of these variables remain inadequate. By offering culturally relevant empirical evidence, this study laid the groundwork for further exploration of PPU and its contributing factors in this region
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spelling utar-70862025-02-28T00:56:14Z Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality Wong, Rowen Jing Tong Teoh, Shu Hui Tiew, Xin Yee BF Psychology H Social Sciences (General) HM Sociology This study investigated the relationships between the frequency of pornography use (FPU), well-being, ADHD symptoms, hypersexuality, and problematic pornography use (PPU) as the dependent variable. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, utilizing purposive sampling. Data were collected through an online survey targeted on Malaysian young adults aged 18 to 35, with no geographic restrictions, excluding participants with no prior experience using pornography. A total number of 118 participants (M = 21.77 years old; SD = 2.94 years), where 89.8% of them were Chinese (n = 106). Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression tests, were conducted to examine the associations between variables and assess their significance. Moreover, the study used validated scales, including the short version Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6), Frequency of Pornography Use (FPU), World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO- 5), Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) - Part A, and Hypersexual Behavior Inventory Short Form (HBI-SF), to assess PPU and measure the levels of FPU, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality. Results revealed significant correlations among the variables, except between PPU and well-being. In conclusion, this research addressed a significant gap in the literature by providing insights specific to the Malaysian context, where studies examining the interplay of these variables remain inadequate. By offering culturally relevant empirical evidence, this study laid the groundwork for further exploration of PPU and its contributing factors in this region 2024-10 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7086/1/2200814_FYP.pdf Wong, Rowen Jing Tong and Teoh, Shu Hui and Tiew, Xin Yee (2024) Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality. Final Year Project, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7086/
spellingShingle BF Psychology
H Social Sciences (General)
HM Sociology
Wong, Rowen Jing Tong
Teoh, Shu Hui
Tiew, Xin Yee
Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title_full Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title_fullStr Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title_full_unstemmed Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title_short Problematic pornography use among Malaysian young adults: A study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, ADHD symptoms, and hypersexuality
title_sort problematic pornography use among malaysian young adults: a study of frequency of pornography use, well-being, adhd symptoms, and hypersexuality
topic BF Psychology
H Social Sciences (General)
HM Sociology
url http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7086/
http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7086/1/2200814_FYP.pdf