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  • Mental Health
  • Sociology

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  • Pornography consumption is widespread among young adults.
  • Understanding the prevalence and impact of pornography use and addiction is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Sociodemographic factors may influence pornography use patterns and addiction risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of pornography use and addiction in Rhode Island young adults.
  • To identify sociodemographic disparities in pornography use and addiction.
  • To determine the association between pornography use/addiction and mental illness.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Rhode Island Young Adult Survey (n=1022).
  • Assessed pornography use, pornography addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicide ideation.
  • Employed multivariable logistic regressions, controlling for demographic variables.

Main Results:

  • 54% of participants reported pornography use; 6.2% met criteria for addiction.
  • Heterosexual cis-males showed significantly higher odds of pornography use (5x) and addiction (13.4x).
  • Pornography addiction was associated with increased odds of depression (OR=1.92) and suicide ideation (OR=2.34).

Conclusions:

  • Pornography use is highly prevalent in young adults.
  • Pornography addiction shows a significant association with mental health conditions.
  • Recommendations include enhanced screenings, media literacy, and therapeutic interventions.