The bright side of sexting: A scoping review on its benefits

S Van Dijck, S Van den Eynde, P Enzlin - Computers in Human Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Sexting behaviour is mostly viewed from a negative perspective. In response to this negative
perspective, and in line with calls for a shift towards a more sex-positive approach, this …

Young Love “Locked Down”: Adolescent and Young Adult Perspectives on Sexting During the Covid-19 Pandemic in England

E Setty, E Dobson - Archives of sexual behavior, 2024 - Springer
There were limited opportunities for in-person social, intimate, and sexual interactions in
England during 2020–2021, due to restrictions imposed by the UK government in response …

The reciprocal relationship between consensual sexting and peer support among adolescents: A three-wave longitudinal study

M Lebedíková, R Olveira-Araujo, V Mýlek… - Computers in Human …, 2024 - Elsevier
Adolescent sexting is often linked with negative peer outcomes, which are more pronounced
for girls. However, existing research has generally mixed non-consensual sexting and …

Hidden desires, echoed distress: Dissecting Nigeria's sexting landscape and its ties to depression

V Yisa, R Orji - Computers in Human Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
In a broader context of increasing incidences of sexting-related backlashes resulting in
victims' depression and, at times, suicide in Nigeria, this study examines the prevalence …

Do individuals interpret sexting as an indicator of sexual intent and sexual consent?

R Yager, M Drouin, TL Cornelius - Computers in Human Behavior, 2025 - Elsevier
Miscommunications caused by ambiguous consent practices increase the risk of sexual
assault. However, minimal research has investigated the interpretation of sexually …

The prevalence and factors associated with sexting among Vietnamese adolescents: a gender-specific analysis

N Van Luot, GT Thanh Mai, H Beazley… - … Journal of Mental …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Little is known about sexting among the teen population in Vietnam. The study aims to
examine the prevalence of sexting behaviors among Vietnamese adolescents and factors …

The Sexual Landscape of Youth: How Adolescents From the US Make Sense of Sexting

EA Daniels, L Dajches, L Terán… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
The present study examined the role of sexting in adolescents' peer environment and
romantic relationships with attention to gender patterns. Thirty adolescent girls and boys …

[HTML][HTML] Sexting, Self-esteem, and Social Media: A Comparison among Frequent, Occasional, and Non-sexting Italian Adolescent Girls

V Verrastro, V Saladino, S Eleuteri… - Psychology in Russia …, 2023 - cyberleninka.ru
Background. The phenomenon of sexting consists of sending and sharing sexual images,
videos, or messages using smartphones and social networks. Sexting is spreading …

Understanding US Caregivers' Perceptions of Youth's Sexting Motivations and Concerns About Their Children's Sexting Involvement: Fall ConsumerStyles Survey …

M Steele-Baser, CT Allen, MC Mercado… - Archives of sexual …, 2024 - Springer
Sexting is associated with a range of negative outcomes among youth. While parents and
caregivers can play a critical role in the prevention of youth risk behaviors, nationally …

[HTML][HTML] Sexting among adolescents: the role of Dark Triad in its prevalence and severity depending on sex

TA del Hierro, MP Abilleira, MP Ríos-de-Deus… - Computers in Human …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sexting is an increasingly common form of communication among adolescents. Although
this is not in itself a reprehensible or harmful act, it can become dangerous if this sharing is …