Dutch Adolescents’ Motives, Perceptions, and Reflections Toward Sex-Related Internet Use: Results of a Web-Based Focus-Group Study

Doornwaard, Suzan M.; Boer, Fedde den; Vanwesenbeeck, Ine; Nijnatten, Carol H C J van; Bogt, Tom ter; Eijnden, R.J.J.M. van den

doi:10.1080/00224499.2016.1255873

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“…With the exception of sexual orientation (Charest, Kleinplatz, & Lund, 2016;Mitchell et al, 2014), other variables that relate to youth's intrinsic needs and motivations, such as sexual curiosity, need for sexual information (for instance about sexual problems) and sexual (self-) views, have not yet been investigated in relation to online sexual information seeking. Moreover, it has also been suggested that youth turn online for sexuality education when the messages that they receive from offline sources (i.e., parents and schools) are not tailored to their personal needs and preferences (Attwood et al, 2015;Doornwaard et al, 2017;McKee, 2012), but empirical research on the role of such extrinsic factors is scarce and mostly qualitative in nature (McKee, 2012). As a result, we do not know to what extent online sexual information seeking is predicted by intrinsic factors and/or extrinsic factors.…”

Section: Online Sexual Self-socializationmentioning

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“…Online content providing information about sex that is created by people themselves (as opposed to that created by professionals), so-called 'usergenerated content' (UGC), is often inconsistent with scientific evidence or clinical practice (Chou, Prestin, Lyons, & Wen, 2013). Also, even reliable sources of information may be misinterpreted, especially if it is presented in a manner that is not age-appropriate or tailored to one's literacy skills (Doornwaard et al, 2017). Moreover, because online media can be accessed without parental guidance, there is a risk of viewing sexual content that is developmentally inappropriate (e.g., porn) and a risk of child exploitation, such as grooming (Kanuga & Rosenfeld, 2004).…”

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Sexuality Education in the Digital Era: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Predictors of Online Sexual Information Seeking Among Youth

Nikkelen

Oosten

Borne

2019

The Journal of Sex Research

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Soa Aids Nederland This study aimed to identify demographic, intrinsic and extrinsic predictors of youth's online sexual information seeking. We used survey data from a large, representative sample of youth (12-24 years) in the Netherlands (N = 20,500). We focused on online sexual information seeking in general, and on two specific types of online sources: interactive user-generated content (UGC) and professional sexuality education content. Findings suggested that LGB youth and youth with more sexual knowledge were more likely to consult sexual information online, both via UGC and via professional websites about sex. Professional content specifically reaches female youth more than male youth, and is more likely to be consulted by youth with more sexual experience and sexual problems. Further, being male, having low sexual esteem and high sexual curiosity were linked to a higher use of interactive UGC. Finally, only communication with friends about sex, but not with parents or partners, nor the amount and appreciation of schoolbased sexuality education received, was related to a higher use of online sexual information seeking, notably expert sources of sexual information. Next to parents, school, and friends, online media provide an important source of information for youth to learn about sex

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Section: Online Sexual Self-socializationmentioning

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Sexuality Education in the Digital Era: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Predictors of Online Sexual Information Seeking Among Youth

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Borne

2019

The Journal of Sex Research

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“…Sexting has been related to substance use including alcohol and illicit drug use and, in at least one study it was related to both alcohol and drug use. In the large 25 European country study (N=17,016 adolescents aged [11][12][13][14][15][16], sexting was associated with alcohol use irrespective of age and gender (Sevcikova, 2016). In the Texas sample (N=937), a single item assessed substance use with the following question "have you ever used alcohol, marijuana or other illicit substances (cocaine, inhalants, ecstasy, non-prescribed prescription drugs)?…”

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Adolescent Sexting: A Narrative Review

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2019

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This narrative review is based on a literature search on PsycIN-FO and PubMed that involved entering the terms adolescent sexting for papers published during the last five years. Following exclusion criteria, 52 papers could be classified as sexting studies including research on the prevalence, effects/comorbidities, risk factors and interventions for those problems. Most of the studies have been conducted in the U.S. where the prevalence of sexting has ranged from 5% to 29%. Sexting has typically been consensual, or at least the recipient has been known, although some forwarding of sext messages has occurred. The effects of sexting have included sexual activity, problematic relationships, mental health problems, other addictions and legal problems. The predictor or risk variables have included male gender, extraverted personality, low self-esteem, depression, impulsivity, peer pressure and the lack of parental monitoring. Like other literature on adolescent problems, this research is limited by primarily deriving from self-report and parent report and by the absence of longitudinal data that might inform whether the data being reported are effects of or risk factors for adolescent sexting and the need for prevention/intervention research.

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“…Some data suggest that individuals perceive sexting as a way to continue to connect in a relationship, particularly during college when partners may be separated [ 10 , 40 , 41 ]. Additionally, researchers have shown that sexting is associated with increased sexual satisfaction [ 42 ] and relationship satisfaction [ 40 , 43 , 44 , 45 ], though this may vary as a function of attachment style and gender. Recent latent profile analyses involving Americans and Canadians in cohabiting relationships [ 42 ], however, showed that nonsexters did not differ from those who sexted often (frequent and hypersexters) on relationship satisfaction, and sexters also fared worse in terms of other relationship markers, such as conflict, ambivalence, and attachment security.…”

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Consensual Sexting among College Students: The Interplay of Coercion and Intimate Partner Aggression in Perceived Consequences of Sexting

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Recent empirical data suggests that the majority of adolescents and emerging adults utilize digital technology to engage with texting and social media on a daily basis, with many using these mediums to engage in sexting (sending sexual texts, pictures, or videos via digital mediums). While research in the last decade has disproportionately focused on the potential risk factors and negative consequences associated with sexting, the data are limited by failing to differentiate consensual from non-consensual sexting and account for potential influences of intimate partner aggression (IPA) and sexting coercion in these contexts. In the current study, we assessed the positive and negative consequences associated with sexting, using behavioral theory as a framework, to determine the relationship between an individual’s personal history of IPA victimization and the perceived consequences. Undergraduate students (N = 536) who reported consensual sexting completed a series of measures examining their most recent sexting experience, including perceived sexting consequences, and their history of sexting coercion and IPA. Results suggested that those reporting a history of any type of IPA victimization endorsed more negative reinforcing consequences after sending a sext, and those with a history of physical or sexual IPA victimization endorsed more punishing consequences after sending a sext than those without such history. Additionally, experience with IPA was found to be positively correlated with perceived pressure/coercion to send a sext. The implications of these data for research, policy, prevention, and intervention are explored.

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Dutch Adolescents’ Motives, Perceptions, and Reflections Toward Sex-Related Internet Use: Results of a Web-Based Focus-Group Study

Cited by 53 publications

References 24 publications

Sexuality Education in the Digital Era: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Predictors of Online Sexual Information Seeking Among Youth

Sexuality Education in the Digital Era: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Predictors of Online Sexual Information Seeking Among Youth

Adolescent Sexting: A Narrative Review

Consensual Sexting among College Students: The Interplay of Coercion and Intimate Partner Aggression in Perceived Consequences of Sexting

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