JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): May Edition 2026

Analysis of factors associated with pornography viewing habits among adolescents

Rika Yuanita Pratama (STIKES Kapuas Raya)
Ida Dwi Rahayu (STIKES Kapuas Raya)
Ria Damayanti (STIKES Kapuas Raya)
Arum Seftiani Lestari (STIKES Kapuas Raya)
Atri Rudtitasari (STIKES Kapuas Raya)
Yunida Yunida (STIKES Kapuas Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Background: Advances in digital technology have provided broader access to various types of information, including content that is inappropriate for certain age groups, such as pornography. A cross-national survey in Europe involving 10,930 adolescents found that in Indonesia, approximately 94% of adolescents are exposed to pornography; at the Mensiku Community Health Center, 17 cases of pornography consumption were recorded. Continuous exposure to pornography can have negative effects on adolescents. Purpose: To identify the factors associated with the habit of watching pornographic films among adolescents. Method: A quantitative research method with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of all students at Junior High School 1 Binjai Hulu, with a sample of 69 respondents selected using proportional random sampling, analyzed via the Chi-Square Test. Results: A significant association between knowledge (p-value = 0.004), access to information (p-value = 0.001), the influence of peers (p-value = 0.012), and parental supervision (p-value = 0.001) and the habit of watching pornography among adolescents. Conclusion: Factors associated with the habit of watching pornographic films among adolescents include knowledge, access to information, the role of peers, and parental supervision. Keywords: Pornography; Teenagers; Viewing Habits.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mhc

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal penelitian dibidang kesehatan jiwa meliputi kegiatan promotif, preventif, kuratif dan rehabilitatif pada semua tingkat usia baik secara individu, maupun kelompok rentan. Penelitian kesehatan jiwa susuai tren ...