ERIC Number: EJ958941
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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Prevalence and Correlates of Sexting Behavior in Adolescents
Dake, Joseph A.; Price, James H.; Maziarz, Lauren; Ward, Britney
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v7 n1 p1-15 2012
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sexting among sixth through twelfth grade students and its correlations with other risk behaviors. The survey was conducted in 35 different schools in a midwestern state. Overall, 17% of students engaged in sexting, which varied significantly by age (3% of 12-year-olds to 32% of 18-year-olds). Adjusted odds ratios found statistically significant correlations between sexting and sexual behaviors, substance use behaviors, emotional health behaviors, and time spent texting. Sexting should be addressed by parents, teachers, and mental health professionals who interact with adolescents. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Health Workers, Health Behavior, Mental Health, Adolescents, Sexuality, Secondary School Students, Telecommunications, Surveys, Correlation, Substance Abuse, Parent Child Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Computer Mediated Communication, Risk
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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