Sexting and The Loss of Self-Esteem in The Digital Age: A Critical Investigation

Abstract

Sexting is a phenomenon that cropped up with the advent of digital media and as such constitutes an issue in digital media that has grown in popularity over the past decade. The study investigated the relationship between sexting and self-esteem, with a particular focus on the ways in which sexting can lead to a loss of self-esteem and pride. In order to identify the factors that contributes to the loss of self-esteem caused by sexting. The study was anchored on Social learning theory. The library research design was used for this study. It relied on secondary materials such as books, magazines, newspapers and articles in book chapter and journals on existing literature on sexting and self-esteem. The study found that sexting can lead to the loss of human dignity, displacement of pride, and loss of self-esteem in the digital age. The srtudy recommended that adults, who are in long distance relationships and intend to indulge in sexting can send such sexually explicit contents without letting your face to show. But the best solution to sexting is abstinence and Safe Social Media Practices in the Age of Sexting