The Trap of Sextortion: The Prevalence of Social Oppression and Re-traumatization of Victims

• In Event: Technology Supported Victimization: Attitudes, Reporting and Effects

Abstract

Although sextortion start with sexting in, the context of a romantic relationship or dating is perceived as innocent, in reality, it can affect individuals' mental health and expose them to unexpected dangers. This study aims to find out what kind of violence sexting causes. According to the researchers, as a result of sexting, exposure to partner violence and violent behaviors such as forcing to have sexual intercourse has been explained (Choi et al., 2019). Age differences may also affect the violence that may occur. As a result of sexting by adolescents, in addition to the behaviors of having sexual intercourse and forcing the person, sexting is also forced with violent events such as sex without a condom or harming someone (Ouytsel et al., 2021).

Author

• Olcay Sedef Karatas, Tiffin University