The Role of Social Media on Sexual Activity in Adolescents

Abstract

Background:Adolescence is a period of rapid growth both physical, psychological and intellectual, including the proficiency and need for the internet. One of the purposes of internet use for teenagers is to access social media. There are various negative behaviors that arise in adolescents due to the use of technology that makes it easier for internet access Such behaviors include sexual behavior. Adolescent sexual problems are a global research issue, because although biologically adolescents are able to reproduce, sexual behavior among adolescents can result in a variety of long-term negative consequences. The purpose of this study is to analyze and summarize the results of one another's research on the role of social media on sexual activity in adolescents.Results: From all journals that have been reviewed and taken as literature obtained that there is a relationship between the role of social media to sexual activity in adolescents.Conclusion: There is a relationship between the role of social media in sexual activity in adolescents.

Social media and pornography access behavior among adolescents

“…Heavy use of social media is more likely to perform risky sexual behaviors. Adolescents who have been exposed to media about sexual behavior are 2.6 times more likely to be at risk of sex behavior [36]. Pornography also makes viewers addicted.…”