PREGLED BIOPSIHOSOCIJALNIH ČIMBENIKA POVEZANIH SA SEKSTINGOM U ADOLESCENATA
A REVIEW OF BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXTING IN ADOLESCENTS

Summary/Abstract: Over the last ten years, research on sexting among adolescents has increased significantly, leading to significant progress in understanding its correlates. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the biopsychosocial risk and protective factors of adolescent sexting behaviour. The analysis includes 36 empirical studies identified through searches of EBSCO, PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases and published up to 18 April 2025, examining various predictors of sexting in line with the biopsychosocial model. This literature review shows that individual factors include socio-demographic variables, personality traits such as impulsivity and sensation-seeking, propensity for risky behaviour, substance use and psychological difficulties. Contextual factors include family dynamics such as parental control and communication, norms and peer pressure, as well as factors related to intimate partners and the school environment with known prevention programmes. Broader contextual factors such as cultural norms are also significantly associated with sexting. Recommendations are made for future research and practice to better understand sexting among adolescents. This includes the need for integrated interventions that address a variety of factors that occur in adolescents who engage in various forms of sexting.

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