Semester of Graduation
May 2025
Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social of Social Work
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
The issue of juvenile problematic sexual behavior has become a pervasive problem, and little research exists on the topic. How social media and social networks impact problematic sexual behaviors in juveniles is even less known and understood. The objective of this scoping review was to determine what is known about the impact of social media and social networks on juvenile sexual behavior problems. Four key themes appeared in the literature including the use of adult terminology, rather than juvenile, to describe juvenile relationships; the normalization of abusive behaviors within adolescent relationship; the influence of social networks/peer groups on aggression and abuse within relationships; and a strong correlation between bullying, perpetration, and victimization with notable gender differences. The findings in this scoping review outline the urgency for research to address the impact of social media and social networks on juvenile sexual behavior problems. There is a critical need to understand the motivation behind juvenile sexual behavior problems and the need to educate and promote awareness of this pervasive issue.
Date
4-3-2025
Recommended Citation
Clay, Shaleen, "EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL NETWORKS ON JUVENILE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS: A SCOPING REVIEW" (2025). LSU Master's Theses. 6132.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/6132
Committee Chair
Moon, Catherine
Included in
Development Studies Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons, Social Work Commons