Adolescents’ Sexy Self-Presentation on Instagram: An Investigation of Their Posting Behavior Using a Prototype Willingness Model Perspective

Some adolescents use social media platforms, such as Instagram, for sexualized self-presentation, which includes posting images in which someone is scarcely dressed, has a sexy gaze or in which sexual willingness is suggested. These behaviors could be a first step towards sexting. Given that adolesc...

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Main Authors: Joris Van Ouytsel, Michel Walrave, Mónica Ojeda, Rosario Del Rey, Koen Ponnet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/8106