The bright side of sexting: A scoping review on its benefits

S Van Dijck, S Van den Eynde, P Enzlin - Computers in Human Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Sexting behaviour is mostly viewed from a negative perspective. In response to this negative
perspective, and in line with calls for a shift towards a more sex-positive approach, this …

An integrative model of weight stigma, body image, and physical activity in adolescents

KM Lucibello, CM Sabiston, E Pila… - Body image, 2023 - Elsevier
Negative weight-related experiences and internalized weight stigma have been associated
with poorer body image and reduced physical activity in adolescents. However, exploring …

The Associations of Pornography Use and Body Image Among Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Men

A Gewirtz-Meydan, B Bőthe, Z Spivak-Lavi - Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024 - Springer
This study investigated the relationship between pornography use and men's body image,
utilizing the social comparison theory as the theoretical framework. The research focused on …

The Muscularity Bias Internalization Scale: development and initial validation in Chinese adult men

J He, C Tang, J Song, T Cui, WR Barnhart, S Cui… - Body Image, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study developed the Muscularity Bias Internalization Scale (MBIS), a measure
of muscularity bias internalization, which assesses the extent to which an individual …

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Iranian Teenage Girls: Consequences of Sharing Sexual Content in a Sexually Conservative Culture

AA Azimi, H Javidi, M Hayati - Sexuality & Culture, 2024 - Springer
Adolescence is a crucial period for identity formation and sexual exploration, and many
adolescents turn to online media platforms to enhance this aspect of their lives. Given the …

Present hedonism and future time perspectives predicting hypersexuality and problematic pornography use

M Koós, G Orosz, Z Demetrovics, B Bőthe - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The Time Perspective (TP) theory (ie, the psychological experience regarding time) was
often examined in association with different addictive behaviors, and the different TPs (ie …

Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations Between Pornography Use and Dating Violence Victimization: Are There Risks for Teenagers?

S Martel, S Bergeron, B Bőthe… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Dating violence victimization (DVV) is a prevalent public health problem with harmful
consequences among adolescents. Pornography use has been identified among the factors …

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and sexting motivations among Italian young adults: Investigating the impact of age, gender, and sexual orientation

M Morelli, F Rosati, A Chirumbolo… - Journal of Social …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is characterized by an intense desire to continually stay
connected with others and is strictly linked to motivational factors implicated in social …

Social cure model: testing the link between identity centrality and body appreciation in diverse sexual orientation and gender identity groups

N Komlenac, K Stockburger, J Birke… - International Journal for …, 2024 - Springer
Background The level of experienced sociocultural pressure to have an idealized body can
vary depending on a person's gender identity and sexual orientation. The current study …

Can I Love My Body Even if It Doesn't Look Like the Porn Stars'? Longitudinal Associations Between Pornography Use Frequency and Body Appreciation in a Diverse …

MM Paquette, B Bőthe, J Dion, A Girouard… - Archives of Sexual …, 2023 - Springer
Online technologies could play an important role in the sexual development of adolescents
as they watch more pornography than before. Pornography may relate to adolescents' …