The impact of internet pornography addiction on brain function: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is extensive awareness of internet pornography addiction. It not only affects the mental health of adolescents but also promotes criminal activity. However, the impact of internet pornography addiction on functional in the brain remains unclear.

Methods

16 healthy college students and five college students with severe internet pornography addiction were invited to participate in the experiment and watch a pornographic video. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to measure the dynamic changes in hemoglobin in the brain during a 10 min session of viewing internet pornography. Participants completed the Stroop Color and Word Task (SCWT) before and after they had watched the video. Facial expressions and life signs were measured continuously

SUBMITTER: Shu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040873 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature