Psychology & Psychiatry
Research: Despite what you might think, sexting isn't just about sex
Let's talk about sext.
Nov 26, 2019
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Motivations for sexting can be complicated, researcher says
Amidst a surge in research and media reports on the potentially negative consequences of "sexting," a University of Arizona researcher is exploring what motivates young people to send sexually explicit images of themselves ...
Aug 12, 2019
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New insights into young men's sexting practices in youth sexting culture
Drawing on findings from a qualitative study published by the Journal of Youth Studies, new research from Dr. Emily Setty explores young men's sexting practices and how they position themselves within youth sexting culture ...
Jul 25, 2019
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Pediatrics
Nationwide study on teen 'sexting' has good news, bad news
The good news is that adolescent "sexting" is not at epidemic levels as reported in some media headlines. The bad news is that it also has not decreased despite preventive efforts by educators and others. Most commonly, the ...
Jul 17, 2019
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Teenage sexting linked to increased sexual behaviour, drug use and poor mental health
You glance at your teen's smartphone and see a text message light up the screen. Was that a sext you just saw? Questions flood your mind. Is this what kids are doing nowadays? Does this mean my child is having sex too?
Jun 18, 2019
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Teen sexting associated with delinquency, sexual behaviours and mental health issues, study finds
A broad analysis of 23 studies on adolescent sexual behaviours, involving 41,723 participants, revealed that teen sexting is associated with a bevy of risk factors for youth, including multiple sexual partners, lack of contraception ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When is sexting associated with psychological distress among young adults?
While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving unwanted sexts was linked to a higher likelihood of depression, anxiety, and stress ...
Apr 23, 2019
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Pediatrics
Don't prosecute sexting teens as child pornographers, researchers say
(HealthDay)—In many U.S. states, teenagers who send "sext" messages to each other can be prosecuted as child pornographers—and that should end, researchers argue.
Apr 15, 2019
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Pediatrics
Teen sexting linked to intimate partner violence, sexual abuse
(HealthDay)—Teen sexting is associated with sexual abuse, with higher victimization in girls and intimate partner violence perpetration in boys, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic ...
May 08, 2018
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Bringing pleasure into the discussion about sexting among teens
New research on sexting published today in JAMA Pediatrics finds that sexting has increased among teens in recent years, and increases as youths age.
Feb 27, 2018
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