| Item type |
Conference or Workshop Item |
| Subjects |
500 Natural Sciences and Mathemetics > 507 Education, research & related topics |
| Division/Agency |
LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: Population and Family Research Division |
| Keywords |
Sexting, Cyber Sex, Adolecents |
| Additional Information |
This slide has been presented at Seminar Penyelidikan LPPKN 2024, November 25, 2024 in IDEAS Hotel Kuala Lumpur. |
| Abstract |
Sexting exchanging sexually explicit messages (texts, images, videos) via online. High sexting prevalence was used to rationalized the need for intervention. Implication of sexting are correlated with cyberbullying, sexual risk behavior, and mental health issues. Objectives of this research is to develop Sexting Intervention Module (SIM) using the Prototype Willingness Model, implement the intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of SIM on intention and willingness to sext among undergraduates in a public higher education institution in Melaka State. Research impact provide new evidence of effectiveness of Prototype Willingness Model (PWM) in reducing intention and willingness to sext. Previously PWM known to be effective in intervention that focus on prevention of smoking, alcohol drinking, sunless tanning, and sexual harassment. The effectiveness of PWM based intervention and animated videos supported future public health intervention toward digitalization of health education on sexting related topics among young adult. In community its increase awareness on sexting related issues and early prevention of negative implication of sexting. |
