The bright side of sexting: A scoping review on its benefits

IF 9 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2024.108499

Silke Van Dijck , Silke Van den Eynde , Paul Enzlin

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Abstract

Sexting behaviour is mostly viewed from a negative perspective. In response to this negative perspective, and in line with calls for a shift towards a more sex-positive approach, this paper provides a scoping review of what is known about the benefits of sexting. Based on a thematic analysis of the content of 70 scientific papers on the benefits of sexting, three main themes were identified: 1) individual benefits resulting from the sexting act itself (i.e., sexual exploration and experimentation, sexual pleasure and non-sexual pleasure), 2) individual benefits resulting from the reaction of the sexting partner (i.e., body image and self-image, sexual agency and validation), and, 3) relational benefits of sexting (i.e., sexual and emotional connectedness, sexting as a way to build bridges). The benefits of sexting are linked to theoretical frameworks related to both the online and offline (sexual) worlds. This paper illustrates how sexting is an online extension of offline sexuality that includes both positive and negative aspects. It is important that also the benefits of sexting receive more attention in research and society, as this will contribute to healthier, more nuanced and more accurate discourses on sexting.

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色情短信的好处：对其好处的范围审查

发色情短信的行为大多被从消极的角度看待。为了回应这种消极的观点，并响应转向更积极的性行为方式的呼吁，本文对已知的性短信的好处进行了范围审查。根据对70篇关于性短信好处的科学论文内容的专题分析，确定了三个主要主题：1)性短信行为本身带来的个人利益（即性探索和实验，性快感和非性快感），2)性短信伴侣的反应带来的个人利益（即身体形象和自我形象，性代理和确认），以及3)性短信的关系利益（即性和情感联系，性短信作为一种建立桥梁的方式）。性短信的好处与与在线和离线（性）世界相关的理论框架有关。这篇论文说明了性短信是离线性行为的在线延伸，包括积极和消极的方面。同样重要的是，性短信的好处在研究和社会中得到更多的关注，因为这将有助于对性短信进行更健康、更细致和更准确的讨论。

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Computers in Human Behavior Multiple-

CiteScore

19.10

自引率

4.00%

发文量

381

审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： Computers in Human Behavior is a scholarly journal that explores the psychological aspects of computer use. It covers original theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, and software and book reviews. The journal examines both the use of computers in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, and the psychological impact of computer use on individuals, groups, and society. Articles discuss topics such as professional practice, training, research, human development, learning, cognition, personality, and social interactions. It focuses on human interactions with computers, considering the computer as a medium through which human behaviors are shaped and expressed. Professionals interested in the psychological aspects of computer use will find this journal valuable, even with limited knowledge of computers.