Adolescent Sexting: Myths, Facts, and Advice. (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Ouytsel, Joris; Madigan, Sheri; Ponnet, Koen; Walrave, Michel; Temple, Jeff R.
• Is Part Of: NASN school nurse. Volume 34:Number 6(2019:Nov.)
• Page Start: 345
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: sexting -- sexual risk behavior -- electronic media: public health -- cyberbullying; School nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Health education (Secondary) -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.712097305
• DOI: 10.1177/1942602X19843113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-602X

Abstract

Adolescent sexting remains an important public health issue because of the potential for psychosocial and legal consequences. This article briefly reviews the current state of the science of adolescent sexting research. It serves as an up-to-date and data-driven resource to school nurses and school staff to help augment understanding and facilitate discussion regarding teen sexting. The review is structured along popular myths about sexting.