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Sexting among Peruvian adolescents.

Joshua H West1, Cameron E Lister, P Cougar Hall

  • 1Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, 229-D Richards Building, Provo, Utah 84602, USA. josh.west@byu.edu.

BMC Public Health
|August 8, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Sexting is prevalent among Peruvian adolescents, with boys sexting more than girls. Risk factors and protective measures for sexting differ by gender, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Digital Communication
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexting (sexual messaging via mobile devices) among adolescents is linked to negative outcomes like risky sexual practices and psychological distress.
  • Research on sexting in developing nations, particularly Peru, is scarce, with limited understanding of gender-specific correlates.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding sexting prevalence and its associated factors among adolescents in Peru.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sexting among adolescent boys and girls in Cusco, Peru.
  • To identify gender-specific correlates of sexting behavior in this population.
  • To inform targeted public health interventions for adolescent sexting.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 949 high school-aged adolescents from Cusco, Peru, participated in the study.

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  • Data were collected through self-report questionnaires on demographics, sexting behavior, and risk/protective factors.
  • Separate regression models were used to analyze correlates of sexting for boys and girls.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty percent of the total sample reported engaging in at least one instance of sexting.
    • Boys exhibited significantly higher sexting rates (35.17%) compared to girls (13.19%).
    • Correlates for girls included cyberbullying and parental factors; for boys, hypertexting, fighting, parental factors, and parental rules were significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest that interventions to reduce the negative effects of sexting among Peruvian adolescents should consider gender-specific approaches.
    • Advising parents to establish clear rules regarding mobile device use and sexting is a potential strategy.
    • Targeting boys and girls differently may enhance the effectiveness of public health efforts to mitigate sexting-related risks.