Regulating tech-sex and managing image-based sexual abuse: an Australian perspective

Farrell, Anne-Maree; Shackleton, Nicole; Agnew, Elizabeth; Hopkins, Samantha; Power, Jennifer

doi:10.1080/13600834.2022.2119208

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“…However, the rapidly changing, globalised, digital environment means this is a complex task. The law is often playing 'catch-up' with current practices and technologies, whilst jurisdictional regulation or legal action can have limited reach internationally (Farrell, Shackleton, Agnew, Hopkins, & Power, 2022;Henry, Powell, & Flynn, 2017a;Yar & Drew, 2019). The challenges and limitations of regulatory and legal responses to online harms have meant public education on digital sexual imagery tends toward self-restraint messages, such as 'no sexting is safe', and health promotion and media messages often frame digital sexual image making as inherently risky (Albury & Byron, 2018;Albury et al, 2017Albury et al, , 2020.…”

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Rethinking risk in adults' engagement with sexual digital imagery

Power,

Dowsett,

Waling

et al. 2024

Tech, Sex and Health

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Introduction Camera-equipped smartphones and other devices allow people to capture and share images directly with others in ways that are spontaneous, instant and relatively inexpensive. Such sharing is a common part of modern sexual intimacies, despite media and educational discourses warning of potential risks. Methods This paper reports on a qualitative study in which we interviewed 23 Australian adults about the ways in which they used with digital sexual imagery in their sex lives. The study aimed to explore participants' experiences of digital sexual self-image creation and sharing and the ways discourses of risk and safety shape these experiences. Results Findings showed that participants tended to view the creation and exchange of sexual images as a form of sexual play that built intimacy, sexual tension and eroticism into their relationships and expanded their sexual and relationship experiences in positive ways. Participants were aware that sending sexual or nude images left them vulnerable to potential harm or unwanted sexual exposure and were concerned that some people would view such practices as foolish or irresponsible given these risks held such high profile. These concerns meant participants were often secretive about their experiences although the sense of risk and vulnerability in these exchanges enhanced intimacy or eroticism for some participants. Conclusions Educational approaches to managing digital risk should recognise that people often have positive digital sexual experiences that can lead them to disengage from fear-based messaging. Policy implications As digital technologies evolve, their integration with human sexual intimacy will continue to change and develop in unforeseen ways. Educational and regulatory responses will require ongoing scrutiny and innovation to acknowledge users' positive experiences and desires while responding to risks and challenges.

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Section: Danger 'Slut' Shaming and Possibilities For Pleasurementioning

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Rethinking risk in adults' engagement with sexual digital imagery

Power,

Dowsett,

Waling

et al. 2024

Tech, Sex and Health

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“…Among LMICs, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has one of the highest prevalence rates of IPV, which can also include the potential risk of SSV, which is estimated to be between 5% and 37% [26][27][28][29][30]. The immediate causes of SSV within IPV are not fully understood, which hamper efforts to implement effective prevention campaigns or interventions [31][32][33][34][35]. However, what is known is that any form of IPV either physical or sexual negatively affects women's health, emotional or psychological wellbeing [15].…”

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Endorsement of Spousal Sexual Violence Across Gender: Evidence from Zambia Demographic and Health Survey

Chipalo

2023

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Spousal sexual violence (SSV) constitutes a pressing public health and human rights crisis, exerting detrimental impacts on women's well-being and imposing significant social and economic costs on their lives. This study aimed to ascertain the comprehensive prevalence of SSV endorsement and investigate the factors associated with such endorsement among both men and women in Zambia. The 2013-2014 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) served as the dataset for this study. Employing chi-square tests and two multiple logistic regression analyses stratified by gender, the research revealed that 36.6% of women and 11.5% of men endorsed SSV. Regression results highlighted significant associations between SSV endorsement and variables such as resident type, marital status, education level, and frequency of reading newspapers/magazines, cutting across genders. Among women, employment, religion, and frequency of listening to/watching television also emerged as significant factors. Conversely, wealth status and alcohol consumption significantly correlated with SSV endorsement exclusively among men in Zambia. Recognizing the potential of media platforms to shape attitudes, the study recommends leveraging them to disseminate messages discouraging SSV endorsement. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the necessity of involving multiple stakeholders, including religious leaders, traditional leaders, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to address cultural norms promoting SSV endorsement. The implementation of policies regulating gender-based violence and alcohol becomes imperative in diminishing both the prevalence and tolerance of SSV in Zambia. Finally, this study recommends that future research endeavors delve into men's perspectives on understanding SSV beyond the conventional focus on women victims in Zambia. Keywords: Endorsement, spousal sexual violence, intimate partner violence, gender, media, alcohol, factors, Zambia.

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Rethinking Risk in Adults’ Engagement with Sexual Digital Imagery

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Introduction Camera-equipped smartphones and other devices allow people to capture and share images directly with others in ways that are spontaneous, instant and relatively inexpensive. Such sharing is a common part of modern sexual intimacies, despite media and educational discourses warning of potential risks. Methods This paper reports on a qualitative study in which we interviewed 23 Australian adults about the ways in which they used with digital sexual imagery in their sex lives. The study aimed to explore participants’ experiences of digital sexual self-image creation and sharing and the ways discourses of risk and safety shape these experiences. Results Findings showed that participants tended to view the creation and exchange of sexual images as a form of sexual play that built intimacy, sexual tension and eroticism into their relationships and expanded their sexual and relationship experiences in positive ways. Participants were aware that sending sexual or nude images left them vulnerable to potential harm or unwanted sexual exposure and were concerned that some people would view such practices as foolish or irresponsible given these risks held such high profile. These concerns meant participants were often secretive about their experiences although the sense of risk and vulnerability in these exchanges enhanced intimacy or eroticism for some participants. Conclusions Educational approaches to managing digital risk should recognise that people often have positive digital sexual experiences that can lead them to disengage from fear-based messaging. Policy implications As digital technologies evolve, their integration with human sexual intimacy will continue to change and develop in unforeseen ways. Educational and regulatory responses will require ongoing scrutiny and innovation to acknowledge users’ positive experiences and desires while responding to risks and challenges.

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Regulating tech-sex and managing image-based sexual abuse: an Australian perspective

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Rethinking risk in adults' engagement with sexual digital imagery

Rethinking risk in adults' engagement with sexual digital imagery

Endorsement of Spousal Sexual Violence Across Gender: Evidence from Zambia Demographic and Health Survey

Rethinking Risk in Adults’ Engagement with Sexual Digital Imagery

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