Grooming, Child Abuse, & Child Sexual Exploitation
Pornographic Addiction as a Catalyst for Incest: A Cyberpsychology Perspective in Malaysia.
Open Access: No.
Abstract
Incest in Malaysian families is a rising concern requiring multidisciplinary attention. This study examines the link between pornography addiction and incest through a cyberpsychology lens. Findings show that easy access to victims within the family, combined with the offender’s pornography addiction, increases the risk of sexual crimes. Repeated exposure to incest- themed content normalizes taboo behaviour and fuels arousal that may later be acted upon. During the COVID- 19 MCO, confinement and increased internet use further escalated such risks. Pornography addiction amplifies offender motivation, aligning with the Routine Activity Theory. The study recommends digital content regulation, media literacy, addiction treatment, and stronger cybersecurity policies to curb incest cases in Malaysia.
Relevance
This study identified pornography consumption as one of six major contributing factors to the occurrence of incest in Malaysia. “Pornographic content that sexualizes power, coercion, or taboo relationships can distort perceptions of intimacy and familial roles….[and] normalize deviant sexual scripts and reduce sensitivity to moral prohibitions…. The combination of pornography addiction and familial dysfunction creates a powerful psychological risk environment where deviant impulses may be rationalized and acted upon.”
Citation
Zaini, M. H., & Maizon, W. S. N. W. (2026). Pornographic Addiction as a Catalyst for Incest: A Cyberpsychology Perspective in Malaysia. In A. Subbiah, A. I. Hajamydeen, & I. A. Adeleke (Eds.), Organ Trafficking Prevention in the Healthcare Sector: Examining the Co-Creation of Cybersecurity Value (pp. 361-386). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6696-8.ch013
