Peer sexual violence is a significant social problem that affects adolescents and can lead to
negative mental health and developmental consequences. Peers are a significant source of …

Although consensual sending of sexts between adolescents is considered developmentally
appropriate, it may also entail a range of negative consequences. Current sexting research …

Background Digital stress refers to the stress resulting from persistent use of digital media.
Given its major implications for well-being, it is crucial to explore how the use of digital …

Introduction Developmental researchers are becoming increasingly interested in the role of
social media in adolescents' experiences with their peers; however, to date, few studies …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND We analyzed data from a study to evaluate the effectiveness of
the Relationships Under Construction (RUC) sexual risk avoidance education program …

Early adolescent children communicate on smartphones and social media, resulting in
online sexual risks and potential adverse health outcomes. This study investigated parents' …

What proportion of minors who engage in sexting find themselves involved in an episode of
image abuse? The data come from a US nationally representative sample of 2639 …

The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is a widely used framework for predicting behavior.
Considering that technology supported sexual behavior (eg, sexting) is widespread among …

While classmates have been identified as important socializing agents in relation to
adolescents' prejudice, there is limited understanding of how popularity status plays into …

Sažetak Napredak tehnologije u zadnjih dvadesetak godina nedvojbeno je promijenio način
života pa tako i način odrastanja djece i mladih, a uporaba interneta postala je sastavnim …