Can performing sexualized behavior for attention create long-term internal conflict between desire and image?
When people behave in ways that are considered "sexual" in order to attract others'...
What does it mean to realize that your sexual self-image is modeled after digital fantasy instead of actual life experiences? This can be a daunting and confusing process, causing a wide range of...
The article presents how the commodification of sex in advertising has become a pervasive phenomenon in modern society, where companies seek to sell products by appealing to consumers' desires for...
Performative Sexuality Online
Sexuality is an integral part of human nature and is expressed through various means such as physical touching, verbal communication, and emotional expression. With...
The language that people use to talk about their bodies can shape their own personal views about themselves and how they feel about others' body language. Words used to describe the appearance of...
Media is a powerful force that shapes society's perception of what constitutes attractive bodies, sexy clothes, flirtatious behavior, and ideal partners. It does so through films, television shows,...
Sexual stereotypes are prevalent in media today, whether it be through television shows, movies, music videos, or social media. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to these messages, often...
Adolescent is an age group that comes between childhood and adulthood. It can be referred to teenagers from ages 13 - 19 years old. During this stage in life, most youngsters are still trying to...
Adolescent perception of sexualized influencers and media figures
Sexualization has become an increasingly popular phenomenon among teenagers today, particularly due to the rise of social media....
How Teenagers Reconstruct Self-Image After Being Publicly Judged For Romantic Or Sexual Behavior
Teenagers are often judged harshly when their romantic or sexual behavior becomes public knowledge....