SynthesisArchives of sexual behavior2022
Lines of Action for Sexting Prevention and Intervention: A Systematic Review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Association Between Sexting and Different Types of Sexual Violence: A Meta-Analysis.Archives of sexual behavior · 2026Pooled it
- Sexual and Dating Violence Prevention Programs for Male Youth: A Systematic Review of Program Characteristics, Intended Psychosexual Outcomes, and Effectiveness.Archives of sexual behavior · 2023Pooled it
- The Association Between Negative Online Behaviours and Problematic Social Media Use in Adolescents: Comparing Psychiatric Inpatients and Community Participants.Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent · 2025Article
- The Role of Body Image Factors in Swedish Adolescents' Sexting Behaviors.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- The roles of dating and victimization on adverse mental health among teens: Survey findings during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of adolescence · 2024Article
- Longitudinal Associations between Different Types of Sexting, Adolescent Mental Health, and Sexual Risk Behaviors: Moderating Effects of Gender, Ethnicity, Disability Status, and Sexual Minority Status.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- School prevention of non-consensual sexting among middle adolescents: Does sexual preoccupation awareness matter?Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Nonconsensual Dissemination of Sexual Images Among Adolescents: Associations With Depression and Self-Esteem.Journal of interpersonal violence · 2023Article
- Did They Deserve It? Adolescents' Perception of Online Harassment in a Real-Case Scenario.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Stay Safe and Strong: Characteristics, Roles and Emotions of Student-Produced Comics Related to Cyberbullying.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Sexting has become a new form of intimate interaction in line with contemporary communication methods. This phenomenon often leads to positive outcomes, but it can also have negative repercussions depending on the situation, such as the context of the relationship, and whether it is consensual or coercive. Despite this, the main types of sexting behaviors (sending, receiving, and third-party forwarding) must be addressed in order to promote safe and healthy practices. However, the approach to tackling this phenomenon remains unclear. This systematic review sought to summarize the lines of action proposed or conducted in the scientific literature to address sexting, to help researchers and educators create and evaluate effective programs. A systematic search of 21 databases was conducted; only articles relating to sexting education, prevention, and intervention among child and adolescent populations were considered. In total, 456 articles were identified, 91 of which were included for the purposes of this research. The results highlighted a need to respond to the aforementioned sexting behaviors and to tackle the resulting conflict situations. Although interventions across different areas are recommended (e.g., health, family, policies, legal advice, law enforcement, technology experts, and even society as a whole), most studies agree that school is the most practical setting for intervention. Thus, the 15 lines of action identified in this systematic review must all be considered to effectively address sexting in childhood and adolescence.
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