Sexuality within reach of a click? On sexuality and technology in youth
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http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6171-2691
Liliana Jayo
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0080-4020
Dorys Ortiz
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0617-0361
Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0134-5927
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have developed dramatically, reaching various spheres of the human being. One is sexuality, where its impact is both positive and negative. OBJECTIVE. In this study, the topic of sexuality and its relationship with ICT in young people aged 18 to 25 years was explored. METHODOLOGY. A qualitative-quantitative methodology was used. In the first phase, 82 focus groups were conducted (122 women and 120 men); we analyze here the answers to the question: how has technology influenced sexuality? Secondly, data on the use of the Internet and social networks was collected through an online survey of 590 young people. RESULTS. Young people report more negative (51.78%) than positive (21.87%) or neutral (3.7%) consequences. However, they spend an average of 3 hours per week on the web looking for content related to sexuality and interacting through networks for relational and sexual purposes. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. Young people have incorporated ICT as a mean to access to more information and interact with each other and are aware of the negative impact it may have on some aspects of their sexuality.
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