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The mobile phone is the strongest enabler of sexting in the life of an adolescent/young adult. It provides instant communication, messages and content that can be exchanged anyplace and anytime ().The practice of sexting, is an act to gain status within a group dynamic and peer acceptance By displaying what they deem appropriate mobile phone use teens demonstrate social and cultural competence enhance peer group status (). The evidence seen in the text, is more than legitimate. Scholarly sources are referenced in proper APA format, and consulted when making absolute statements. Each argument is supported by a source, an example is seen on the first page, when the author states that teens have embraced mobile communication is because …show more content…
Technology is now the means for young people to develop this sexuality. Sexting, therefore can be defined as deviant behavior ( ). Sexting is a component of the texting craze. New technologies directly and indirectly influence the private parts of everyday life ( ) and this carries potential harm for those who do sext ( ). Sexting predominantly exists in the form of ongoing or potential relationships. It is an act fueled by the need to feel excitement, thrill and the desire to “keep a partner happy” ( ). In this text, other sources were referenced and consulted frequently. Therefore, the information is relevant and accurate. Few assumptions are made on part of the authors. The arguments posed are well-developed, and the logic that forwards them is sound. When they state that technology’s infiltration marks a shift toward private lives that merge real and virtual experiences, they futher this statement by providing frequently cited study conducted on the topic. Sexting is an act committed because of a changing world and changing lives. This article (like the others) is a well-written, high quality …show more content…
Technology, is a supposedly improved way to do old things (article ), therefore, the concept of youth sexting is not a new concept at all. Sexting is old behavior (phone sex) in a new form (article 2). Similar to both previous statements, ( ) states that modern technology gives young people devices to explore to explore their sexuality. This may not be the act of deviance parents and authourities figures claim it to be. However, the act of sexting has negative consequences and outcomes. (Article 1) states that sexting demonstrates knowledge of what is appropriate to peers, and social competence…it is a currency to negotiate higher social position. ( ) contradicts this and argues that a relationship between sexting and cybervictimization exists. (Article 3) finds sexting not only an act with negative outcomes, but a deviant one with roots in the psychological position of the sender. ( ) agrees, and states that sexting is deviant from the previous social norm of intimate sexual relationships. Sexting is a deviant act that must be re-evaluated as the law continues to change and
The mobile phone is the strongest enabler of sexting in the life of an adolescent/young adult. It provides instant communication, messages and content that can be exchanged anyplace and anytime ().The practice of sexting, is an act to gain status within a group dynamic and peer acceptance By displaying what they deem appropriate mobile phone use teens demonstrate social and cultural competence enhance peer group status (). The evidence seen in the text, is more than legitimate. Scholarly sources are referenced in proper APA format, and consulted when making absolute statements. Each argument is supported by a source, an example is seen on the first page, when the author states that teens have embraced mobile communication is because …show more content…
Technology is now the means for young people to develop this sexuality. Sexting, therefore can be defined as deviant behavior ( ). Sexting is a component of the texting craze. New technologies directly and indirectly influence the private parts of everyday life ( ) and this carries potential harm for those who do sext ( ). Sexting predominantly exists in the form of ongoing or potential relationships. It is an act fueled by the need to feel excitement, thrill and the desire to “keep a partner happy” ( ). In this text, other sources were referenced and consulted frequently. Therefore, the information is relevant and accurate. Few assumptions are made on part of the authors. The arguments posed are well-developed, and the logic that forwards them is sound. When they state that technology’s infiltration marks a shift toward private lives that merge real and virtual experiences, they futher this statement by providing frequently cited study conducted on the topic. Sexting is an act committed because of a changing world and changing lives. This article (like the others) is a well-written, high quality …show more content…
Technology, is a supposedly improved way to do old things (article ), therefore, the concept of youth sexting is not a new concept at all. Sexting is old behavior (phone sex) in a new form (article 2). Similar to both previous statements, ( ) states that modern technology gives young people devices to explore to explore their sexuality. This may not be the act of deviance parents and authourities figures claim it to be. However, the act of sexting has negative consequences and outcomes. (Article 1) states that sexting demonstrates knowledge of what is appropriate to peers, and social competence…it is a currency to negotiate higher social position. ( ) contradicts this and argues that a relationship between sexting and cybervictimization exists. (Article 3) finds sexting not only an act with negative outcomes, but a deviant one with roots in the psychological position of the sender. ( ) agrees, and states that sexting is deviant from the previous social norm of intimate sexual relationships. Sexting is a deviant act that must be re-evaluated as the law continues to change and