Abstract

Tech has given increase to online actions such as for example sexting. It’s important that individuals examine predictors of these behavior so that you can realize that is very likely to sext and thus notify intervention directed at sexting understanding. We utilized the idea of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine sexting philosophy and behavior. Individuals (n = 418; 70.3per cent women) finished questionnaires attitudes that are assessinginstrumental and affective), subjective norms (injunctive and descriptive), control perceptions (self effectiveness and controllability) and motives toward sexting. Certain sexting beliefs (fun/carefree thinking, observed dangers and relational objectives) had been additionally calculated and sexting behavior reported. Relationship status, instrumental mindset, injunctive norm, descriptive norm and self effectiveness had been connected with sexting intentions. Relationship status, intentions and self effectiveness pertaining to behavior that is sexting. Outcomes offer understanding of the cognitive that is social linked to individuals’ sexting behavior and bring us nearer to understanding exactly exactly what thinking predict the behavior. Continue reading →