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IKBFU's Vestnik. Series: Humanities and social science

2025 Issue №3

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Kochkina M.S.

Criminological study of the prevalence of pornographic content in social networks and messengers (based on an online user survey)

DOI
10.5922/vestnikhum-2025-3-2
Pages
18-31
pornography social networks instant messengers morality online sur­vey prevalence of pornography crime prevention

Abstract

The problem of the prevalence of pornography in social networks and messengers is acute, since their most active users, who spend most of their free time online, are young peo­ple, including minors. Pornographic content poses a serious threat to their moral develop­ment. The article presents the results of a criminological study devoted to examining the spread of pornographic content in social networks and messengers. The study was conducted through an anonymous online survey of users. The data analyzed include the frequency of users’ exposure to pornographic content, the methods of its distribution, age and gender char­acteristics of consumption, as well as respondents’ attitudes toward this phenomenon. In ad­dition, other general scientific and specific scientific methods are employed. The main risks associated with the spread of pornography in social networks and messengers are identified, and measures for their minimization are proposed. The author suggests special criminological measures to combat pornographic content in social networks and messengers, including strengthening content control, developing and implementing content filters, conducting in­formational campaigns, improving legislative regulation in the field of illegal pornography circulation, and creating effective prevention programs.