Sext Dissemination and Mental Health Among Young Italian Adults.
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| Title: | Sext Dissemination and Mental Health Among Young Italian Adults. |
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| Authors: | Badenes-Ribera, Laura, Longobardi, Claudio, Fabris, Matteo Angelo |
| Source: | Sexual Health & Compulsivity. Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p189-206. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Cross-sectional method, Statistical correlation, Sexual orientation, Sexting, Mental health, Data analysis, Human sexuality, Questionnaires, Fisher exact test, Sex distribution, Psychological adaptation, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, Age distribution, Disease prevalence, Sex customs, Surveys, Research, One-way analysis of variance, Statistics, Sociodemographic factors, Text messages, Data analysis software |
| Geographic Terms: | Italy |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine sexting behavior, specifically the prevalence of sexting, and its relationships with sociodemographic characteristics (i.e. gender, sexual orientation, and age) and psychological adjustment. To this end, a cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey. The sample consisted of 999 young adults (98% Italian, 76% female, 67.4% heterosexual) with a mean age of 24.47 years (SD = 3.11). Results showed differences in sexting behavior according to gender and sexual orientation. Age was also associated with sexting behavior. These findings have important implications for clinical practice and future research. Awareness of sexting behavior and its relationships with sociodemographic characteristics can inform the development of targeted interventions to promote safe and ethical use of digital technologies in the realm of sexuality. Additionally, further research can delve into the psychological dynamics involved in sexting and identify risk and protective factors associated with its use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine sexting behavior, specifically the prevalence of sexting, and its relationships with sociodemographic characteristics (i.e. gender, sexual orientation, and age) and psychological adjustment. To this end, a cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey. The sample consisted of 999 young adults (98% Italian, 76% female, 67.4% heterosexual) with a mean age of 24.47 years (SD = 3.11). Results showed differences in sexting behavior according to gender and sexual orientation. Age was also associated with sexting behavior. These findings have important implications for clinical practice and future research. Awareness of sexting behavior and its relationships with sociodemographic characteristics can inform the development of targeted interventions to promote safe and ethical use of digital technologies in the realm of sexuality. Additionally, further research can delve into the psychological dynamics involved in sexting and identify risk and protective factors associated with its use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 26929953 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/26929953.2024.2339216 |
