Beyond The Porn Phenomenon

of U.S. adults report viewing pornography

Pornography use remains a growing problem. Today, three in five U.S. adults, 61 percent, report viewing pornography, and half of those who use porn say that "no one" knows.

don't have anyone helping them

Additionally, 84 percent of reported porn users say they don't have anyone in their life helping them avoid pornography.

believe "watching pornography has little impact on the other aspects of an individual's life."

The ripple effects of pornography include a notable decline in mental health and well-being. Meanwhile, 44 percent of U.S. adults believe "watching pornography has little impact on the other aspects of an individual's life."

agree a person can regularly view pornography and live a sexually healthy life.

Many Christians also hold conflicting beliefs about pornography. Over three in five Christians, 62 percent, tell Barna they agree a person can regularly view pornography and live a sexually healthy life.

of U.S. Christians and churched adults say their church offers programming to help

Many congregants want their church to address pornography. Only 10 percent of U.S. Christians and churched adults say their church offers programming to help those struggling with pornography. Meanwhile, over half, 58 percent, say it's important to them that their church is addressing topics of pornography and compulsive sexual behavior.

of pastors have a personal history of porn use

Two-thirds of pastors, 67 percent, have a personal history of porn use, with almost one in five, 18 percent, saying this is a current struggle. Additionally, an overwhelming majority of pastors, 86 percent, feel porn use is common among Christian pastors.