Association of sexting with sexual behaviors and mental health among adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mori C, Temple JR, Browne D, Madigan S. JAMA Pediatr. Published online June 17, 2019. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.1658
This systematic review of over 40,000 adolescents in 23 studies found that sexting (sending sex-related messages by text) was associated with increased rates of sexual activity, multiple partners, lack of contraceptive use, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. The authors recommend campaigns to educate youth about digital health and safety.