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Young People, Pornography & Age-verification
Full Article Name: Young People, Pornography & Age-Verification
Open Access: Yes
Abstract
Today, new research commissioned by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) shows that children and teenagers are watching and stumbling across pornography from an early age – in some cases as young as seven or eight.
- Research commissioned by the BBFC shows children and teens are stumbling across pornography from an early age
- Majority of young people’s first time watching pornography was accidental, with over 60% of children 11-13 who had seen pornography saying their viewing of pornography is unintentional
- 83% of parents agreed that age-verification controls should be in place for online pornography
Citation
British Board of Film Classification. (2020). Young people, pornography & age-verification. BBFC. Retrieved from https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/research