This panel summarized the current state of literature and clinical experience regarding adolescents and online sexuality, exploring the role of social media, pornography and other online sexual content, and even emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The panel took place at the 2023 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress on September 21, 2023.
[00:08] Paul Weigle, MD
Paul Weigle, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Hartford Healthcare, introduces the panel by reviewing ways the evolving digital media landscape is changing how youth explore sexuality throughout development.
[03:40] Sophia Choukas Bradley, PhD
Sophia Choukas Bradley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and director of the Teen and Young Adult Lab, reviews the importance of peer relationships and sexual well-being in adolescent development. She explores how social media use intersects with adolescent sexual development through connection and community, identity exploration, access to sexual health information (and misinformation), and sexualized content online.
[21:34] Megan Maas, PhD
Megan Maas, PhD, Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines the implications of romantic media, online sexual content, and pornography on adolescent sexual development. She outlines how media plays a role in the development of romantic and sexual experiences and discusses potential guidance for parents.
[40:13] Elizabeth Englander, PhD
Elizabeth Englander, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and Professor of Psychology at Bridgewater State University, provides insights from her research on AI, VR, and sexuality online. She explores how emerging technologies impact user relationships and interaction with sexual content or harassment, as well as the role of sexting and risky behavior among adolescents.
[59:27] Q&A
The panelists answer a question from a member of the audience about the risks of sextortion and concrete recommendations for safe sexual exploration.
The remarks and recommendations contained in this session are solely a product of the individual speaker(s) and are not the policy or opinions of, nor do they represent an endorsement by Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development.
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