Sexting during confinement in Spainprevalence, motivations and predictor variables
- Marta Garrido Macías 1
- Laura Villanueva Moya 2
- María Alonso Ferres 2
- María Dolores Sánchez Hernández 2
- Marta Badenes Sastre 2
- Ana María Beltrán Morillas 2
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Universitat d'Alacant
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Universidad de Granada
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ISSN: 0210-9395, 1579-3699
Any de publicació: 2021
Volum: 42
Número: 3
Pàgines: 517-544
Tipus: Article
Altres publicacions en: Estudios de Psicología = Studies in Psychology
Resum
SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in the mandatory isolation of the entire population, reducing the opportunities for casual sexual encounters or between partners who do not live together. However, it is plausible to assume that other forms of sexual contact like sexting are occurring. This research aimed to analyse the behaviours and motivations to engage in sexting and to examine some predictors of mental health and loneliness that could be associated with sexting during confinement. The sample consisted of 510 participants: 280 emerging adults and 230 adults. The results showed higher prevalence of sexting behaviours among emerging adults (vs. adults) and among males (vs. females). Moreover, emerging adults reported more motivations to engage in sexting. Finally, the analysis revealed that loneliness would predict engagement in sexting by emerging adults. These findings could have implications for the implementation of sexual education programmes aimed at achieving adequate social interactions associated with sexting.
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Ministry of Economy, Knowledge, Business, and Universities, Junta de Andalucía
- Ref.B-SEJ-472-UGR18