Publication
Title
Sexting within young adults' dating and romantic relationships
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Abstract
Sexting, herein defined as the sending of self-made sexually explicit images, is a modern-day form of sexual communication. This review discusses recent findings in sexting research among (young) adults. We find that despite its risks, sexting is increasingly used within dating and romantic relationships and can carry different meanings depending on the context in which the images are exchanged. Risks associated with sexting include pressure, experiences of unwanted sexting, unauthorized distribution, and coercion. Problematic forms of sexting can have significant consequences on the victims. We suggest the need for future research to make use of a uniform and nuanced measure of sexting and underscore the need to focus on adolescents as well as adults of all ages.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Current Opinion in Psychology. - -
Publication
2020
ISSN
2352-250X
DOI
10.1016/J.COPSYC.2020.04.007
Volume/pages
36 (2020) , p. 55-59
ISI
000613108200011
Pubmed ID
32480021
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Cyber dating abuse among early adolescents: Towards a comprehensive understanding of monitoring behaviors and sexting under pressure.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 29.05.2020
Last edited 02.10.2024
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