International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies ISSN(p): 3050-547X, ISSN(e): 3050-5488 Volume 02 Issue 04 April, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55677/ijhrsss/07-2025-Vol02I4 Page No : 160-177 Page 160 of 177 Regain Consciousness: The Impact of Internet Pornography on Children And Adolescents – A Review Lee CJ B. Andamon 1 , Ivan Hope O. Bacote 2 , Kaye G. Estampa 3 , Lovie Jean G. Sabuero 4 , Genesis G. Genelza* 5 1,2,3,4,5 University of Mindanao Tagum College, Philippines Basic Education – Junior High School Department ABSTRACT: Excessive pornography consumption may distort children's and adolescent's perceptions of relationships, intimacy, and body image, fostering unrealistic expectations that contribute to confusion and dissatisfaction. The normalization of such content can also lead to the reinforcement of gender stereotypes and unhealthy views on sex, which may have long-term psychological consequences. This systematic literature review aimed to identify the impact of internet pornography on children and adolescents. The review attained and identified four themes: Showing Emotional and Behavioral Issues, Lacking Parental Engagement in Digital Literacy and Online Safety for Children and Adolescents, Promoting Unhealthy Sexual Behaviors due to Excessive Porn Consumption, and Addressing the Psychological and Developmental Effects of Internet Pornography. Teaching internet literacy and safe online behaviors in schools is critical, as it prepares learners to navigate the digital world responsibly, identify unsafe content, and make educated media consumption decisions. Encouraging participation in extracurricular activities is also healthier as it fosters friendships, teamwork, and a feeling of purpose. When young people are included and valued within an environment, they are less likely to seek approval from pornography, lowering their dependency on explicit content and improving their emotional well-being. Corresponding Author: Genesis G. Genelza Orcid: 0000-0001-5577-7480 KEYWORDS: Adolescents, Children, Internet Pornography, Philippines, Review. INTRODUCTION For children and adolescents who frequently use the internet and social media, one of the negative effects of technological progress is the availability of pornography. The easy access to and dependence on the media as a means of establishing intimate relationships with others and exposing them to pornographic material is the first factor contributing to the rise in pornographic consumption habits in every generation (Astuti & Winarti, 2022). Globally, a cross-sectional online survey of Australians aged 15 to 29 revealed that 87% of them had viewed porn at some point, with the median age at first viewing being 13 years for men and 16 years for women. An Italian study of 1492 students in their senior year of high school found that 78% of internet users watched porn, and of these, 8% watched it daily, 59% thought it was always stimulating, 22% described it as habitual, 10% said it decreased sexual interest in potential real-life partners, and 9% reported a form of addiction. More frequent viewing was associated with male gender, non-heterosexual identity, higher education, younger age, and recent mental health problems (Kirby, 2021). In 2021, Pornhub, a well-known international porn website, said that the Philippines ranked first in the globe for the longest duration of time spent watching pornographic films in a single visit (Garcia, 2021). Hence, this could mean that frequent watching of the said may significantly impact viewers with the possible negative outcomes of watching the content videos. Moreover, the study is grounded in Bandura's (1977) social learning theory, which focuses on social learning as discovering and imitating particular actions through media content. This includes sexually explicit content, which may be sampled and usually highlights relevant actions. Teens who are exposed to pornography will ultimately get thrilled after seeing, recording, and mimicking it. Pornographic content satisfaction serves as the foundation for the defense of sexual behaviors via oppression and violence.