Naslov
The role of peer networks in adolescent pornography use and sexting in Croatia

Autori
Lucić, Marko ; Baćak, Valerio ; Štulhofer, Aleksandar

Izvornik
Journal of Children and Media (1748-2798) 14 (2020), 1; 110-127

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
peer networks ; adolescents, pornography use ; sexting

Sažetak
Although communication about sexuality is a significant pathway through which peers influence adolescent sexual development, little research has examined the role of peer networks in the use of sexualized media. We applied a social network approach to assess the role of close peers in adolescent pornography use and sexting in a sample of Croatian high school students. Sexual conversation networks’ characteristics did not correlate with pornography use. In contrast, sexting was associated with the proportion of same gender peers, the proportion of older peers and the proportion of sexually experienced peers in the network – pointing to the role of peer influence. Participants’ gender did not moderate these associations. Specific mechanisms underlying the observed associations and the role of peer selection remain important tasks for future research.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija

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