@article{ref1,
title="Sexual behaviors, mobile technology use, and sexting among college students in the American South",
journal="American journal of health promotion",
year="2019",
author="Ingram, Lucy A. and Macauda, Mark and Lauckner, Carolyn and Robillard, Alyssa",
volume="33",
number="1",
pages="87-96",
abstract="PURPOSE: To examine sexual, mobile technology, and sexting behaviors of college students. <br><br>DESIGN: A cross-sectional study design was employed. SETTING: Study sites were 2 universities in the southern United States. SUBJECTS: Data were collected from 254 participants via online survey of college students. MEASURES: The survey included 268 items inclusive of measures from previously validated sources. Variables for this study included technology ownership/use, online/mobile dating site use, sexting behaviors/attitudes, and sexual behaviors. In particular, the Sexting Attitudes Scale has been previously validated with other researchers providing comparative data. ANALYSIS: Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were used for group comparisons. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine predictors of sexting behavior. <br><br>RESULTS: Of the 254 participants, over 80% had ever had sex, and participants were more likely to use condoms with partners who they were not in a committed relationship compared to those to whom they were committed (χ<sup>2</sup> = 27.324, P =.0001). Seventy percent had ever sexted, and sexting attitudes ranged from approximately 80% agreeing that sexting is &quot;risky&quot; or can leave one &quot;vulnerable&quot; compared to 43% agreeing that sexting is &quot;fun.&quot; Sexting was associated with having multiple sexual partners (odds ratio [OR] = 2.47, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.36-4.47) and sexually transmitted infection testing history (OR = 2.08, 95% CI: 1.03-4.18). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Study findings should be considered as interventionists plan sexual health and risk prevention programs for college students.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0890-1171",
doi="10.1177/0890117118779008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117118779008"
}