This research aimed to compare mental health status and gender differences between compulsive and noncompulsive internet pornography users, as well as to examine gender disparities in internet pornography consumption among Malaysian university students. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, data were collected via an online questionnaire, which included demographic information, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, and the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale-18. A total of 102 participants (25 males, 77 females) were recruited through snowball sampling, with 12% showing compulsive pornography consumption. Results indicated no significant differences in depression, anxiety, or stress levels between compulsive and noncompulsive users. However, a notable difference in internet pornography use was observed between male and female participants (p < 0.05). In conclusion, while gender differences were evident in pornography use, there were no significant gender-based.....

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