Early Adolescent Online Sexual Risks on Smartphones and Social Media
Parental Awareness and Protective Practices
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11670909 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kendra Allison (0000-0001-9511-5967, Clemson University School of Nursing, USA, corresponding author), Robin Dawson (0000-0001-5764-3558, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, USA), Deanne K Hilfinger Messias (0000-0002-6137-0000, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, USA), Joan M Culley (0000-0001-8838-2207, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, USA), Nancy Brown (0000-0002-4957-7703, University of South Carolina) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 882-908 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Early Adolescence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-4316 • E-ISSN: 1552-5449 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/02724316231212560 |
| OpenAlex | W4388722582 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 61 |
Early adolescent children communicate on smartphones and social media, resulting in online sexual risks and potential adverse health outcomes. This study investigated parents’ awareness of early adolescent engagement in online sexual risks on smartphones and social media and the protective practices used to mitigate these risks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 English-speaking parents of early adolescent children 11–14 years old in North and South Carolina. Data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach and thematic analysis. Parents expressed awareness of online sexual risks on smartphones and social media and engaged in protective practices to mitigate online risks, including communication and restrictions tailored to accessed content and social connections with unknown individuals online. Professionals can support parents through education targeted to risks and protective measures associated with these online devices and platforms
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Internet privacy · Medical education · Population · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Social media · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Applied Psychology · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |