Investigating the Correlation Between Sexting and Self-Esteem: Report

This report examines the intricate relationship between sexting and self-esteem, particularly among young people. It begins with an introduction to the concepts of sexting, defined as the sending and receiving of sexually explicit messages, and self-esteem, the subjective evaluation of one's own worth. The literature review explores the increasing prevalence of sexting, the impact of sexting on teenagers, and the correlation between sexting and self-esteem levels. The research methodology, based on a qualitative approach, outlines the descriptive design, data collection methods including questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups, and the use of simple random sampling. Ethical considerations such as debriefing, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to withdraw are also discussed. The report aims to identify the impact of sexting on youngsters, understand the relationship between sexting and self-esteem, and assess variations in self-reported sexting behaviors and self-esteem levels. The significance of the research lies in its contribution to understanding current sexting behaviors and their relationship with self-esteem, with limitations acknowledged, including the reliance on self-reported data and the potential influence of various factors on sexting behaviors.

THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN SEXTING
AND SELF-ESTEEM

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
AIMS...............................................................................................................................................1
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................2
Introduction..................................................................................................................................2
Impact of sexting on youngsters and teenagers...........................................................................2
Understanding relationship in between Sexting and Self-esteem................................................2
Variation among different self-esteem and self-reported sexting behaviours.............................3
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH..................................................................................................3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................4
Methodology................................................................................................................................4
Design Framework.......................................................................................................................4
Data Collection methods..............................................................................................................4
Sampling techniques....................................................................................................................4
Ethical Considerations.................................................................................................................5
SCOPE AND PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
In this era of modern times, there is a significance relationship n between sexting and
self-esteem of a person. This project is based on efficient relationship in between self-esteem and
sexting. Sexting is a concept which involves sexually explicit messages to be sent, received and
forwarded from one person to another person. In this light, it can also be said that there are
various ways and techniques, which are used in relation to convey messages to another person.
These includes mobile phones, computers and any other digital device. On the other hand, self-
esteem is a term which signifies reflection of overall subjective evaluation of emotions of her or
his own worth (Aydin, S. 2012). Also it is the best medium to encompasses beliefs of one person
and emotional states as well. so, it can be evaluated that there is a great relationship in between
sexting and self-esteem. This present report basically focuses on to analysis of effective
relationship of sexting and self-esteem. It is also affected by increased evolvement of
information technology. Also, the ways and manners, in which sexting affects self-esteem of a
person is also considered. In this present project, various aspects have been considered like
research design., approaches data collection method and data analysis techniques.
AIMS
Aim: To identify and understand the relationship in between Sexting and Self-Esteem of
a person.
Objectives: The main objectives of conducting this approach can be evaluated as:
 To identify impact of sexting on youngsters and teenagers.
 To understand the relationship in between self-esteem and sexting.
 To evaluate the variation in self-reported sexting behaviours and self-esteem level.
Research questions: The main questions that can be framed in aspect of this research
can be summarised as:
 What is an impact of sexting on young generation and Self-esteem?
 What is a relationship pf sexting and self –esteem?
 To assess variation among self-reported sexting behaviours and self-esteem levels?
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LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
In this modern times, it has been evaluated that sexting is increasing its value day by day,
among teenagers and adults. It is an activity which is related with sending and conveying
messages related with sexual implications, from one to another person (Dir, A. L., Cyders, M.
A., & Coskunpinar, A. 2013). It can also be evaluated that it is an act of transmission of images
in between two romantic partners. Self-esteem is another issue which is related to an ability of a
person top realise his or her own worth. This present research will be discussing about various
aspects of sexting and its ways, along with its impact o self –esteem of a person.
Impact of sexting on youngsters and teenagers
Sexting can be considered as a part of sexual communication being conducted over
digital gadgets and other ways. In accordance with the views of, Drouin and Landgraff, (2012), it
serves as a basis through which individuals come close to each other for sexual relations, as well
as by which functions, meanings and impact of sexual relationships are also exchanged. Sexting
is increasing day by day due to evolvement and advancement of technology, due to which a new
type of sexual communication has evolved, which is known as virtual sexual communication.
Study have shown that college students use texting as a mode to build and boost their intimate
relationships.
In aspect of youngsters and teenagers, sexting has its own value. According to… , 94 %of
college students use cell phones to effect sexting. On the other hand, according to a study, 18-29
messages are sent by an adult for an aim of sexting. They use different methods and channels to
give effect sexting. These can be characterised as social media, sexual communication etc. in
view point of , Hasinoff, (2014), 73% of young people have a profile on social media networking
sites. People use various sites like Facebook, IM and other social networking groups.
Understanding relationship in between Sexting and Self-esteem
It can be noted that there is a significant relationship in between sexting and Self-esteem.
In accordance with a view of Hinduja and Patchin, (2012), Virtual sexting is considered as a
newest form of Sexting in this modern times. Most of young people transfer and transmit
messages with help of mobile phones (57%). Although, email and SNS are also used while
conveying messages. As per the view point of, Klettke, Hallford and Mellor, (2014), it can be
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said that behaviours of sexting may be in connection with self-esteem. A study showed that there
are mixed attitudes towards a person, which has been sent a sext message. In perspective of self-
esteem of a person, who performs sexting, attitudes and behaviours are likely to be distributed
among identifying, whether a person is bold, confident or desperate.
On the other hand, in view of Perry and Paulette, (2011), there is a possibility that all
levels of self-esteem compel a person to send sex messages, rather than to send a message to a
person, who has an average self-esteem.
Variation among different self-esteem and self-reported sexting behaviours
There is a great variation among sexting behaviours and self-esteem levels. In this light, it
can be evaluated in terms of, Tolman and McClelland, (2011). Self-esteem is a characteristic
through which, sexual communications gets effected. On the other hand, it also gets effected by
different behaviours. For an instance, people who have protective behaviour, use contraception
methods while getting intimated.
On the other hand, Tolman and McClelland, (2011), Says that, persons who have high
self –esteems are likely to get less involved in sexual intercourse. Also, there are some opinions
which conveys that there is no relationship in between self-esteem and sexual behaviours.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
In this report various aspects of sexting and self-esteem has been practised. In this light, it
can be noted that there are various aspects which are considered as important factors for
conducting this research.
Through this research, it can be noted that this research study is important as it focuses on
to assess current behaviours of sexting. Along with this, by conducting this research it will also
help in having an analysis of relationship of sexting with levels of self-esteem and other aspects.
In addition to this, this will assist in assessment of different aspects of and ways of sexting,
through which people can be aware. Importance of research can be demonstrated in theoretical
contributions and practical outcomes.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Methodology
There are various types of methodologies that are used in this research report. It can be
classified as Qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative research is basically focused on to collect
information which tries to reduce activities which are bale to minimise performance. On the
other hand, qualitative approach is a concept which is related with a hypothesis testing as well as
conceptions.
This present report will be based on qualitative approach in order to collect data and
information.
Design Framework
Research design is a concept in which systematic examination is done. There are various
types of research design, which can be demonstrated as experimental, non-experiential and
descriptive etc. In this research, Descriptive method will be used, while collection of data and
information..
Data Collection methods
There are various methods by which data can be collected. In this light, there are mainly
two methods, which are developed as Primary and Secondary method.
Primary method is a concept in which data can be collected and analysed through use of
both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Secondary method is a term which enable analysis of data, collected through secondary
sources.
This research project will be based on Primary source of data. In this questionnaires,
interviews and focus groups will be used.
Sampling techniques
It is a procedure which is used to collect data and information, which saves time and
energy. It is an easy process by which methods and data can be collected. Sampling is a
technique, which can be made possible by two methods namely, Probabilistic method and non-
Probabilistic method.
in this report, simple random method will be used for the purpose of collection and
analysis of data and information.
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Ethical Considerations
Debriefing is considered as a main concept which can be positive as well as negative. In
this positive aspect, it tells about a reason for conducting research and also it provides a full-
fledged information in regard to a research.
Privacy and Confidentiality is another concept which signifies that research is required to
hold some information in confidential form which assists to enable it a better research.
Right to withdraw is a right allotted to responsor that he can withdraw the things which
he is not likely to render to another person.
SCOPE AND PROBLEMS
Basically, this research is based on analysis of relationship of Sexting and self –esteem
behaviours. It also emphasises on to assess various ways and techniques by which it can be
enabled. In addition to this, it also focuses on increasing value of sexting among young
generation and adults. There are various limitations which can be recognised while conducting
this research. These can be in the form that this instrument can be realised as a limitation. Along
with this, sexting behaviours of partners are also influenced by factors that are assessed in this
report. Furthermore, sample conducted should be treated as a convenience sample. Hence, people
or students referred in this project cannot be considered as population.
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