MEDIOVA: Journal of Islamic Media Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): FIRST EDITION - NO. 1

PERSEPSI REMAJA TERHADAP SEXTING DI MEDIA SOSIAL: TEENAGERS PERCEPTION ON SEXTING IN SOCIAL MEDIA

Rafles Abdi Kusuma (IAIN Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik Bangka Belitung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2021

Abstract

This article aims to discuss about sexting, which is a social phenomenon that is currently happening, especially among teenagers. Sexting activity is a method of interaction through social networks in adolescents that is being reconstructed and redefined through communication technology. The vulnerability of teenagers to sexting on social media cannot be denied. A sexting case recently occurred in Bangka 2019, namely a threat to young women from Pangkalpinang who were forced to do topless chests while making video calls on whatsapp social media. Based on a review of previous studies examining the phenomenon of sexting, the findings of these studies have shown a tendency for teenagers in the world to consider sexting a "normal" activity. Therefore, it is necessary to understand how teenagers perceptions on sexting. So that various educational efforts to overcome the negative impact of internet use related to pornography in Indonesia can be maximally and accurately targeted.

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MEDIO

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MEDIOVA: Journal of Islamic Media Studies is a journal that focuses on media studies and various communication issue of islam in society. The scope of this media study is related to media studies and islamic communication around issues such as: Uses and Gratification of Mass Media and Journalism ...