Online sexual activities and sexual risk-taking among adolescents and young adults in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
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2012
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Kunnuji, M.O.N.
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Abstract
As internet penetration surges in different parts of the world, access to a wide range of subject matters also
increases. Matters of sexuality are no exceptions. While there is ample empirical evidence that youths seek
knowledge about sexuality, and get involved in sexually stimulating and/or gratifying activities on the internet, the
relationship between involvement in these online sexual activities (OSAs) and real life sexual behaviour remains a
matter of polemic. Modelling theorists contend that exposure to sexuality related information propel acting out such
information. Catharsis on the other hand holds the view that exposure to such information serves as safety valves for
the peaceful release of imperfectly sublimated antisocial sexual drives. Using data gathered from adolescent internet
users involved in OSAs as well as those not involved within the city of Lagos, this study concludes that OSA is
associated with involvement in risk-bearing sexual behaviours
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Adolescence , Sexuality , Cybersex , Internet penetration , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Sociology
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Kunnuji, M. (2012). Online sexual activities and sexual risk-taking among adolescents and young adults in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. African journal of reproductive health, 16(2), 207-218.