Sexting and Sexual Behavior in At-Risk Adolescents

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Authors

Christopher Houck · Rhode Island Hospital

David Barker · Hasbro Children's Hospital

Christie J. Rizzo · Rhode Island Hospital

Evan Hancock · Rhode Island Hospital

Alicia Norton · Brown University

Larry K. Brown · Brown University

Abstract

Sexting behavior (both photo and text messages) was not uncommon among middle school youth and co-occurred with sexual behavior. These data suggest that phone behaviors, even flirtatious messages, may be an indicator of risk. Clinicians, parents, and health programs should discuss sexting with early adolescents.

Topics & Keywords

Gender, Feminism, and Media Gender Roles and Identity Studies Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 133, Issue 2, pp. e276-e282

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-1157

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