Prevalence of Pornography Addiction among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
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Date
2019
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Journal of Education in Developing Economies
Abstract
Pornography addiction may predispose adolescents to negative behavioral and emotional patterns and consequently affecting their psychosocial well-being. There is need to determine whether adolescents watching pornography are merely satisfying some curiosity or struggling with a compulsion. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of pornography addiction among the students in selected secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Classical Conditioning and Social Learning theories were considered in explaining the subject of pornography addiction. The study employed a quantitative research approach that was conducted among students in two selected secondary schools in Nairobi County. The sample size comprised 666 students who were purposively selected from the two schools. Data collection was done using a questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21. The study found that a significant number of students are addicted to pornography. The prevalence is attributed to internet accessibility and affordability of pornographic materials. Based on the results, the study recommends the development of a curriculum that addresses age appropriate sexuality lessons at all levels. Furthermore, parents, educators and other stakeholders of interest should be equipped with knowledge to foster healthy development of adolescents sexuality while minimizing the risks related to pornography addiction.
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Pornographic materials, pornography addiction, pornography prevalence, students and pornography, adolescents and pornography
Citation
Njeru M., Nzyuko S. & Ndegwa S. (2019): Prevalence of Pornography Addiction among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.: Journal of Education in Developing Economies.