Predicting type of sext message sent in adults 25 and older using motivations to sext and relational attachment

Currin, Joseph M.; Golden, Brittney L.; Hubach, Randolph D.

doi:10.1007/s12144-020-00680-w

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“…The majority of participants (85.6%) reported having engaged in sexing behavior in the past. This figure is higher than previous work reporting adult prevalence as 77.6% (Brodie et al, 2019) and 80.9% (Hudson & Fetro, 2015) however, Currin et al (2020) argued that sexting prevalence is rising over time suggesting an increase may be expected.…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Although our finding is limited as most participants were women, others have also reported no effect of gender (e.g. Currin et al, 2020). While some research has found adult men are more likely to sext (e.g.…”

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confidence: 68%

“…Although others have found similar results, given the inconsistency of the role of gender in sexting behavior within the literature (e.g. Brodie et al, 2019; Currin et al, 2020; Kholos & Childers, 2011), there is a need for research to recruit a more even sample of men and women.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…For example, Brodie et al (2019) found that men were more likely to sext than women. Others have found the opposite effect (Wysocki & Childers, 2011) while some show no effect of gender on sexting frequency (Currin et al, 2020).…”

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To sext or not to sext. The role of social-cognitive processes in the decision to engage in sexting

Wilson

Steen

Akinyode

et al. 2021

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Technology has given rise to online behaviors such as sexting. It is important that we examine predictors of such behavior in order to understand who is more likely to sext and thus inform intervention aimed at sexting awareness. We used the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine sexting beliefs and behavior. Participants (n = 418; 70.3% women) completed questionnaires assessing attitudes (instrumental and affective), subjective norms (injunctive and descriptive), control perceptions (self-efficacy and controllability) and intentions toward sexting. Specific sexting beliefs (fun/carefree beliefs, perceived risks and relational expectations) were also measured and sexting behavior reported. Relationship status, instrumental attitude, injunctive norm, descriptive norm and self-efficacy were associated with sexting intentions. Relationship status, intentions and self-efficacy related to sexting behavior. Results provide insight into the social-cognitive factors related to individuals’ sexting behavior and bring us closer to understanding what beliefs predict the behavior.

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To sext or not to sext. The role of social-cognitive processes in the decision to engage in sexting

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Akinyode

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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…As such, within the exceptional context of a strict lockdown period, similar antecedents may be present as intimacy needs presumably marked adolescents’ experiences. Relatedly, findings in past research have indicated that adults respond to relational anxiety by engaging in sexting behavior (e.g., Currin, Golden, & Hubach, 2020 ). Particularly, Weisskirch et al, (2017) argue that individuals engage in sexting out of fear of negative evaluation by their partner and, therefore, seek affirmation for their value as a partner.…”

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Physically distant, virtually close: Adolescents’ sexting behaviors during a strict lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Maes

Vandenbosch

2022

Computers in Human Behavior

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This study contextualizes Belgian adolescents' (12–18 years old) sexting behaviors between romantic and non-romantic partners during a strict lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey among 543 Belgian respondents ( M age = 15.29, 68% girls) showed that 40.9% of the adolescents engaged in at least one type of sexting (i.e., type one = textual , type two = visual content with underwear/swimwear , type three = visual depiction of private parts , type four = visual depiction of sexual acts ). Arousal needs were the most common reasons to sext ( M = 3.33, SD = 1.89). Generalized ordered logit analyses show that higher arousal needs were linked to higher frequencies of the first three sexting types. Relational affirmation needs were related to the engagement in sexting type two, whereas partner pressure was related to sexting type three and four. Regarding the latter, a significant link was also found with stress regulation. Conditional relations emerged according to adolescents' sex, developmental status, and relationship status. The current study's findings not only help to inform practitioners in terms of behavioral advice for future pandemics or periods after social isolation, but can also offer explanations for (changes in) adolescents' sexting behaviors after the pandemic and the possible dual nature of its effects.

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The Phenomenon of Sexting Among Mexican and Spanish University Students: A Multigroup Model

González

Rodríguez

Ramírez-Montoya

et al. 2021

Sexuality & Culture

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Predicting type of sext message sent in adults 25 and older using motivations to sext and relational attachment

Cited by 14 publications

References 36 publications

To sext or not to sext. The role of social-cognitive processes in the decision to engage in sexting

To sext or not to sext. The role of social-cognitive processes in the decision to engage in sexting

Physically distant, virtually close: Adolescents’ sexting behaviors during a strict lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Phenomenon of Sexting Among Mexican and Spanish University Students: A Multigroup Model

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