Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Dimensions of Health and Illness

Dimensions of Health and Illness

The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...

Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Genital

Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Genital

The genital stage is the final phase of Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, beginning at puberty, around age 12. During this stage, sexual energy shifts from self-focused interests to external individuals, marking the development of mature adult sexuality. Freud saw this phase as a time of sexual reawakening, with desires directed toward others outside the family. A healthy transition into this stage, according to Freud, signifies the emergence of two key aspects of adult...

Horney's Sociocultural Approach

Horney's Sociocultural Approach

Karen Horney's psychoanalytic theories emphasize the potential for self-realization and the importance of addressing social and cultural, rather than biological, factors in personality development. She challenged traditional Freudian views, particularly Freud's concept of "penis envy," which she argued stemmed from cultural influences rather than inherent biological differences. Horney believed that any sense of inferiority in women was a result of societal conditioning, such as dependence on...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Caring for Our Human Nature.

The Linacre quarterly·2023

Same author

Why the Church Says "Yes" to Life and "No" to IVF.

The Linacre quarterly·2022

Same author

Ministers of Life: A Call to Mission for Healthcare Workers.

The Linacre quarterly·2021

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 24, 2026

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

Published on: June 29, 2019

Internet Pornography: Some Medical and Spiritual Perspectives.

James McTavish¹

¹Verbum Dei, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

The Linacre Quarterly

|October 26, 2020

Summary

Pornography viewing is harmful, objectifying the human body and distorting sexuality. Rediscovering the body's value requires chastity and a renewed focus on human dignity.

Keywords:

Addiction Chastity Evangelization Pornography Prevention Sexuality Spirituality and the person

More Related Videos

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2026

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

Published on: June 29, 2019

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

Digital Ethics
Psychology of Media Consumption
Social Impact of Internet Content

Background:

The internet facilitates unprecedented access to pornography.
Pornhub recorded over 42 billion visits in 2019, highlighting widespread engagement.
Pornography consumption poses significant personal, psychological, and social risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the personal, psychological, and social dangers associated with pornography viewing.
To propose chastity and a focus on human dignity as antidotes to pornography's harmful effects.
To advocate for a new evangelization to counter the objectification of the body in the digital age.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from major internet pornography platforms.
Review of psychological and social impacts of media consumption.
Ethical and theological reflection on human dignity and sexuality.

Main Results:

Pornography viewing objectifies the human body, reducing individuals to objects of pleasure.
It distorts one's perception of sexuality and human relationships.
Negative effects are categorized as personal, psychological, and social.

Conclusions:

Chastity, as self-mastery, is essential for redirecting passions fruitfully.
Prayer is crucial for maintaining chastity, acknowledging human weakness.
Reclaiming the dignity of the body and countering pornography's falsehoods is urgent in the digital era.