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Mara Morelli1, Fau Rosati1, Elena Cattelino2
1Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
Psicothema
|June 23, 2025
Summary
Callous-unemotional (CU) traits are linked to sharing non-consensual sexts, particularly with partners and strangers. Younger individuals and women showed higher engagement in non-consensual sexting behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Sexting is a common behavior among adolescents and young adults.
- Non-consensual sexting is an abusive interaction that requires attention.
- Prevalence of non-consensual sexting varies globally, influenced by gender and age.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between callous-unemotional (CU) traits and non-consensual sexting.
- To examine how different facets of CU traits (callousness, uncaring, unemotional) relate to sharing non-consensual sexts.
- To explore these relationships across various relationship contexts (acquaintances, strangers, partners).
Main Methods:
- Cross-national study involving 6093 young adults (aged 13-30) from 11 countries.
- Logistic mixed-model analysis was employed to examine the data.
- Data collected from a diverse international sample.
Main Results:
- CU traits significantly predict non-consensual sexting.
- High callousness and uncaring, coupled with low unemotional traits, were associated with non-consensual sexting involving partners and strangers.
- Younger individuals and women were more likely to engage in non-consensual sexting compared to older individuals and men.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the role of CU traits in non-consensual sexting behaviors.
- Interventions should address emotional self-awareness and gender stereotypes.
- Promoting comprehensive sexual education can help mitigate negative sexting outcomes.
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