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Active, Passive, and Non-Sexting Adolescents: Testing Deviancy and Normalcy Perspectives Across Risk-Related and

Katharina Brand1, Sascha Hein1,2, Barbara Krahé3

  • 1Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Fabeckstraße 35, 14195, Berlin, Germany.

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Active sexting among adolescents is linked to higher risk behaviors and depressive symptoms, unlike passive or no sexting. This suggests active sexting is part of a broader risk constellation, not necessarily beneficial.

Keywords:
AdolescentsDepressionRisky sexual behaviorSextingSexual competence

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Sexual Health Research
  • Risk Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Sexting research is divided between viewing it as deviant or normal sexual expression.
  • Understanding adolescent sexting requires examining both risks and potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare active, passive, and non-sexting adolescents on sexual cognitions, behaviors, and mental health.
  • To evaluate risk and competence variables in adolescent sexual development related to sexting.

Main Methods:

  • Online questionnaire survey of 216 adolescents (mean age 16.93).
  • Categorized participants into active sexting (AS), passive sexting (PS), and no sexting (NS) groups.
  • Compared groups on sexuality-related cognitions, sexual behavior, and depressive symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Active sexting adolescents (AS) reported significantly higher risk variables (risky sexual behavior, pornography use, acceptance of coercion, depressive symptoms) than non-sexters (NS).
  • AS also showed higher risk levels than passive sexters (PS).
  • No significant differences in sexual competence indicators (communication, self-esteem, assertiveness) were found between AS and PS groups.

Conclusions:

  • Active sexting appears associated with a wider pattern of risky sexual behaviors and cognitions.
  • The potential benefits of sexting may be context-dependent and require further investigation.
  • Current findings support the 'deviancy perspective' regarding active adolescent sexting.