Journal article
Exploring attitudes towards sexting of young people: A cross-sectional study
MSC Lim, AM Vella, DR Horyniak, ME Hellard
Sexual Health | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Published : 2016
DOI: 10.1071/SH16029
Abstract
Background Sexting is a common emerging phenomenon. This study aims to explore young people's attitudes towards sexting. Methods: Participants (n≤469, age range 15-29 years) were recruited at a music festival and self-completed a questionnaire. Attitudes towards sexting were assessed using a series of seven statements, rated on a five-point Likert scale from 'strongly agree' to 'strongly disagree'. Correlates of sexting attitudes were determined using multivariable regression. Results: Forty-six percent of respondents reported ever sexting. Most (88%) agreed 'It's risky for a girl to send a naked picture of herself,' fewer agreed with the statement 'It's risky for a boy to send a naked pictu..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Timothy Yeung, Nyssa Ferguson, Elise Carrotte, Chloe Robson, and Juliet Summers contributed to project implementation and data collection. The project was funded by the Burnet Institute. Megan Lim is supported by an Australian Government Department of Health Preventive Research Fellowship. Margaret Hellard is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Research Fellowship.