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A Social-Ecological Approach to Understanding Adolescent Sexting Behavior
Simon C Hunter1,2, Kirsten Russell3, Stefania Pagani3
1Department of Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, G4 0BA, UK. simon.hunter@gcu.ac.uk.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|May 13, 2021
Summary
Young people
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Digital Behavior Studies
- Youth Risk Behaviors
Background:
- Sexting behaviors among adolescents are increasingly prevalent.
- Understanding factors influencing sexting is crucial for intervention.
- Previous research has explored various individual and social determinants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between active/passive sexting and family, school, peer, and romantic variables.
- To identify key predictors of adolescent sexting behaviors.
- To inform strategies for reducing sexting and enhancing safety.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 3,322 adolescents (aged 11-15) in Scottish secondary schools.
- Self-report measures assessing school connectedness, parental support, and peer/romantic pressure.
- Analysis of involvement in active and passive sexting.
Main Results:
- School and family factors were associated with sexting, but romantic pressure had the largest effect.
- Neither school nor family variables were moderated by peer or romantic pressure.
- Adolescents' susceptibility to romantic pressure significantly predicted sexting involvement.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should focus on equipping youth to manage romantic pressure effectively.
- Enhancing school connectedness and supportive, non-intrusive family support are beneficial.
- Addressing romantic pressure is key to reducing adolescent sexting and improving safety.
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