Abstract

The study examines sexting among 3,171 Greek university students in the context of different relationship types (i.e. romantic partners, friends, strangers). Participants completed an anonymous online survey, assessing sexting during the last year along with demographic and relationship status information. Sexting was a common practice among participants, with the use of mobile phones and the Messenger application to exchange sexts. Sexting was more common among males and non-heterosexuals. Participants aged 25 and above were more likely to exchange sexts with strangers than those aged between 18 and 24. Romantic partners reported exchanging sexts more often than strangers. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that non-heterosexual males in a long-distance romantic relationship were more likely to participate in sexting, and that non-heterosexual older males who have been single for the last year were more likely to exchange sexual or provocative messages with strangers. Findings are discussed in terms of their implications.

摘要

该研究调查了 3,171 名希腊大学生在不同关系类型（即浪漫伴侣、朋友、陌生人）背景下的色情短信。参与者完成了一项匿名在线调查，评估去年的色情短信以及人口统计和关系状态信息。发送短信是参与者的一种常见做法，使用手机和 Messenger 应用程序来交换短信。性短信在男性和非异性恋者中更为常见。25 岁及以上的参与者比 18 至 24 岁的参与者更有可能与陌生人交换性信息。浪漫的伴侣报告说比陌生人更频繁地交换性信息。分层回归分析表明，异性恋男性在远距离恋爱关系中更有可能参与色情短信，并且去年单身的非异性恋老年男性更有可能与陌生人交换性或挑衅性信息。研究结果将根据其影响进行讨论。