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An Evolutionary Based Examination Of Sexting Behavior Among College Students, Scott Ploharz
An Evolutionary Based Examination Of Sexting Behavior Among College Students, Scott Ploharz
Master's Theses
Previous research has viewed the sending and receiving of sexually natured text and picture messages as risky and dangerous behavior. It is through this lens that previous research has examined the reason individuals choose to engage in sexting, and the possible effects of the behavior. The current study is the first to examine the possible adaptive reasons that individuals may choose to engage in sexting. A total of 218 participants from Fort Hays State University completed measures of their sexting behaviors, attitudes towards sexual activity, and risk tolerance. It was hypothesized that an individual participants’ endorsement of a sex consistent …