A Comprehensive Review of the Psychological, Societal, and Technological Dimensions of Pornography Use and Impact

Nur Ulfah Harun, Abu Bakar Jaafar, Tengku Maaidah Tengku A. Razak, Nor Azura Ab. Rahman and Nurul Shuhada Musa Musah
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Nur Ulfah Harun: Akademi of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Terengganu, Kampus Dungun,
Abu Bakar Jaafar: Akademi of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang, Kampus Jengka,
Tengku Maaidah Tengku A. Razak: Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangaor, Malaysia.
Nor Azura Ab. Rahman: Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Selangaor, Malaysia.
Nurul Shuhada Musa Musah: Akademi of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Terengganu, Kampus Dungun,

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 24, 977-984

Abstract: This study offers an extensive analysis of the psychological, social, and technological aspects of pornography consumption and its effects in the digital age. This study specifically investigates neurocognitive and neurophysiological responses linked to problematic consumption, the comorbidity of mental health disorders, and societal opinions influenced by cultural and religious-cultural contexts. This work offers a systematic literature review methodology, synthesising contemporary empirical and conceptual research from psychology, sociology, and media technology. The findings indicate that pornography consumption affects brain function, increases the likelihood of mental health comorbidities, promotes gender stereotypes, and adds to victimisation patterns, while also posing substantial issues for legal and regulatory systems. Moreover, technical advancements like deepfakes and advancing content filtering systems worsen the intricacy of the digital pornographic domain. This analysis highlights the critical necessity for interdisciplinary strategies, inclusive policy formulation, and technology protections to reduce harm, uphold ethical standards, and guarantee individual rights in a progressively dominant digital landscape.

Date: 2025
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