This study examined the content of injunctive peer norms (i.e., perceived peer approval) of sexting among Swedish adolescents. Written answers from 808 adolescents (M_age = 14.22) to an open-ended question about peers’ views of sexting were analyzed qualitatively using content analysis. Eight categories were distinguished for when and why sexting is acceptable or not in the peer group. A substantial share of adolescents believed their peers approve of sexting, especially if sexting occurs within trusted relationships and when all parties have consented. A large share of adolescents described that peers were non-accepting of sexting, emphasizing that it can be spread to others. The participants also suggested that sexting is seen as a gendered phenomenon surrounded by sexual double standards, with girls at more risk of negative consequences. Some participants emphasized the peer view that adolescents sext to seek attention, and some emphasized that sexting is viewed as an enjoyable activity. Several of these categories’ likelihood to be mentioned was related to the adolescents’ age, gender, and prior experience of sexting. We concluded that adolescents might have a hard time navigating the social context of sexting, given the conflicting and gendered messages from peers.

这项研究检查了瑞典青少年中性交禁令的规范（即，同伴认可）的内容。从808名青少年书面答复（中号_年龄= 14.22），使用内容分析定性分析了有关同龄人性爱观点的一个开放性问题。对于何时以及为什么在同龄人群体中接受性别区分了八个类别。很大一部分青少年认为同龄人同意进行性爱，特别是如果性爱发生在可信赖的关系中并且各方都同意的时候。大量青少年表示同龄人不接受色情短信，并强调可以将其传播给他人。参加者还建议，性爱被视为一种性别双重标准所包围的性别现象，女孩有更大的负面后果风险。一些参与者强调了同龄人的观点，即青少年进行性行为以引起人们的注意，而一些参与者则强调性行为被视为一项令人愉快的活动。其中提到的几类可能性与青少年的年龄，性别和以前的性交经历有关。我们得出的结论是，鉴于同龄人之间存在矛盾和性别歧视的信息，青少年可能很难驾驭性交的社会环境。