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Teen sexting, the gender gap

A survey of US adolescents reveals a gender gap in attitudes towards sexting and perceived harm.

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

New research lifts the lid on 'sexting' attitudes and practices amongst teenagers

A new study conducted by Plymouth University and UK Safer Internet Centre supported by the NSPCC, reveals new concerns and trends in 'sexting' amongst teenagers.

Health created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Sexting' may go hand-in-hand with unprotected sex among teens

(HealthDay)—Teens who "sext" sexually explicit texts or images are probably taking other sexual risks as well, with new research indicating these adolescents are seven times more likely to be sexually active ...

Pediatrics created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nearly 30 percent of teens involved in sexting despite being 'bothered' by requests: study

Teens are sexting -- and at higher rates than previously reported. In the first study of the public health impact of teen sexting, researchers found that close to 30 percent are engaging in the practice of sending nude pictures ...

Health created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Concerns about teen sexting overblown, according to new research

Two new studies from the University of New Hampshire Crimes against Children Research Center suggest that concerns about teen sexting may be overblown. One study found the percentage of youth who send nude pictures of themselves ...

Health created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

New sexting laws put college students at risk

More than half of all college students have received sexually suggestive images via text messaging, and nearly 80 percent have received suggestive messages, according to research by University of Rhode Island faculty in the ...

Health created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1