Examining the Impact of Technology on Exhibitionistic Behavior. Issue 10 (2nd October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaylor, Leah; Jeglic, Elizabeth L.; Collins, Carisa
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 37:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 1152
• Page End: 1162
• Publication Date: 2016-10-02
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1169828
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Contemporary sexual behavior cannot be fully understood without considering the effects of smartphones and social networking websites, both of which have provided additional avenues for consensual sexual activity. However, technology has also created new ways to engage in deviant behavior that may be similar to exhibitionism (exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting individuals). Participants completed a survey about traditional exhibitionistic behaviors (flashing) and technological sexual behaviors such as sending sexually explicit pictures. A small percentage of participants reported engaging in both technological and traditional exhibitionistic behavior, which may be indicative of an electronic manifestation of deviant sexual behavior.