Hispanic women’s perceptions of teenage sexting: qualitative analyses using a sexual scripting framework

“It’s more like the girl doesn’t really have to do anything”: Hispanic college women’s sexual initiation strategy perceptions.

“…There is a large body of research that shows a strong association between adolescent and young adult women's perceptions of their peers' sexual attitudes or behaviors and their own actual sexual practices (e.g., Ruvalcaba et al, 2021;Stephens & Thomas, 2011). This is because peer cultural values are expressed through sexual scripting frameworks that individuals use to understand the norms for "fitting in."…”

“…For example, studies have found that while Hispanic college women embrace their ethnic identity, they desire knowledge and skills needed to be sexually empowered (e.g., Eisenman & Dantzker, 2006; Fernandez et al, 2019; Jones et al, 2008; Stephens & Thomas, 2011). Other research on college women’s sexual health outcomes have found Hispanic women acknowledge the need to address intergenerational cycles of silence around women’s sexuality and related passivity expectations (e.g., Clarke et al, 2021; Ruvalcaba et al, 2021; Schiffner & Buki, 2006; Stephens & Thomas, 2011). These beliefs are also evidenced among college men as research suggests that the aggressive traditional machismo sexuality is more likely to be reported by Hispanic men who are less educated, whereas the gentlemanly caballerismo is more likely to be reported by Hispanic men with a higher educational level (Estrada & Jimenez, 2018; Stephens & Eaton, 2014).…”

Adolescent Sexting, Violence, and Sexual Behaviors: An Analysis of 2014 and 2016 Pennsylvania Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data

“…Given the exploratory nature of this study, future studies could use an equity lens to contextualize differential sexting experiences by social identity. These studies could implement culturally sensitive theoretical approaches, like sexual scripts theory, which emphasizes the salience of cultural gender roles in sexual behavior 29,30 . Additional longitudinal research from middle school through high school may be needed to unpack demographic differences across youth sexting and form predictive models to understand the role of sexting in adolescent romantic and sexual relationship development.…”

Sexting during confinement in Spain: prevalence, motivations and predictor variables (Sexting durante el confinamiento en España: prevalencia, motivaciones y variables predictoras)

“…Results from single studies in different countries coincide in stating that between 55% and 63% of emerging adults have engaged in sexting behaviour at least once (e.g., Klettke et al, 2019; Morelli et al, 2016). In relation to the Spanish population, qualitative studies show that sexting is a common practice in adolescents and also in the context of a romantic relationship (Rodríguez-Castro et al, 2018; Ruvalcaba et al, 2020). This statement has been consolidated through quantitative research.…”

“…Los resultados de estudios únicos en diferentes países coinciden en determinar que entre el 55% y el 63% de jóvenes han mantenido comportamientos de sexting al menos una vez (e.g., Klettke et al, 2019; Morelli et al, 2016). En relación con la población española, estudios cualitativos muestran que el sexting es una práctica común entre los adolescentes y también en el contexto de una relación amorosa (Rodríguez-Castro et al, 2018; Ruvalcaba et al, 2020). Esta afirmación se ha consolidado a través de investigaciones cuantitativas.…”