Artikel IYRES: The Influence of Technology on Youth Sexual Prevalence: Evidences from Malaysia

The Influence of Technology on Youth Sexual Prevalence: Evidences from Malaysia

Abdelhak Senadjki ^a, Siti Rohaya Mat Rahim^b, Saidatulakmal Mohd^c, Thurai Murugan Nathan^d, Chin-Yu Lee^e, Mahmud Abd Wahab^f,
^a,b,d,e,fUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Kampar Campus, Perak, Malaysia.
^cUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.

Abstract

Internet has not only facilitated and eased the use of technology but has also allowed for greater access and unlimited dissemination of information and knowledge. Like a two-edge sword, when abused, technology could easily be harmful and detrimental to users, including youth. Youth is considered as one of the fragile groups easily affected by the negativity of technology. This is so because of youth exploratory instinct and high curiosity level towards their environment. Given this background, this study aims to investigate the impact of technology on youth sexual prevalence. The sexual prevalence investigated is sexual behaviour and pornography. By using a structured questionnaire on 1150 of youth in Malaysia, this study explores youth sexual prevalence using scoring method and regression analysis. The study finds that Malaysian youth sexual prevalence is at moderate level and that many technology-related activities statistically influences youth sexual prevalence.

Keywords: Technology, sexual behaviour, pornography and youth.