Technology-Facilitated Sexual Victimization
Correlates and Outcomes Among Emerging Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19215530 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Belén Rogowski (0009-0009-9409-5445, Northern Arizona University, corresponding author), Sarah J Harsey (0000-0001-9215-9753, Oregon State University Cascades), Hannah McEntarffer (0009-0003-6967-1996, Northern Arizona University), Robert E Wickham (0000-0002-0132-6235, Northern Arizona University), Steven D Barger (0000-0002-8296-0974, Northern Arizona University), Laura K Noll (0000-0001-9313-2018, Northern Arizona University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-13 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Sex Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4499 • E-ISSN: 1559-8519 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00224499.2026.2677207 |
| PMID | 42207917 |
| OpenAlex | W7162634054 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 55 |
Technological advances have brought forth new digital opportunities for solicitation of sexually explicit media, nonconsensual sharing of such media, and sexual extortion – a phenomenon known as technology-facilitated sexual victimization (TFSV). Though growing evidence suggests TFSVs are now widespread, particularly among emerging adults, little is known of their co-occurrence with in-person forms of sexual victimization and even less is understood regarding their impact on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. To address these gaps, this study assessed a cross-sectional sample of 735 undergraduate students who completed an anonymous online survey assessing TFSV and in-person sexual victimization experiences, examining PTSD symptom co-occurrence among a random subsample (n = 284) with PTSD symptom assessment. Results showed that 75% of the respondents experienced one or more TFSVs in their lifetime and TFSV experiences were strongly and positively correlated with in-person sexual victimization experiences (r’s > 0.70). Multiple regression models showed that TFSV experiences were uniquely associated with more severe PTSD symptoms, even while accounting for in-person sexual victimization experiences, and that TFSV associations with PTSD symptoms were similar in magnitude as in-person sexual victimizations. Additional investigation and clinical assessment of TFSVs are warranted, as they may help identify individuals with psychological morbidity who could benefit from therapeutic intervention
Affect (linguistics) · MEDLINE · Perspective (graphical) · Population · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |