Pornography and psychological well-being: A comparison between adolescents and young adults

Pages: 1220-1226
Rishibha Kaur Narang (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)
Anjali Sahai (Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)

Adolescents and young adults comprise more than fifty percent of the population in India and globally. There are various issues of concern and challenges that they encounter in their life. Review of literatures and analysis show that increase in acceptance of pornography has led to uninterrupted and excessive viewing of it among adolescents and young adults which has led to violent behaviour, unprotected coitus, having sex for money, one-night stands, substance abuse, sexual difficulties and sexist nature in men. It influences their behaviour, perception about sex and encouraging them towards risk taking behaviour. it is affecting their physical and mental health as well as their social relationships. This literature review examined the positive and negative impact of pornography on adolescents and young adults and its future implications.