Extent of Pornographic Material Exposure and Effects on the Values Formation as Perceived by Youths in a Rural Area in Leyte

The main objective of this study is to investigate the perceived impact of pornographic material consumption on values formation among selected youths. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design, with data collected via a survey questionnaire developed by the researchers and distributed to 56 respondents aged 18 to 20 years. The study was theoretically supported by Cultivation theory and Social learning theory, which assisted researchers in determining the extent of influence pornography has on respondents' moral, attitudinal, cognitive, social, and emotional domains, as well as whether demographic variables such as age, gender, education, and religion influence these perceptions. The data collected revealed that, despite their limited or irregular use of pornographic material, respondents exhibited a high level of pornographic influence in all five domains. The correlation analysis also revealed that there are weak to no significant relationships between demographic variables and perceived level of influence.