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Tech Sex a mong Millennials: Implications for School-Aged Youth

Tech Sex a mong Millennials: Implications for School-Aged Youth. Monica C. Webb, PhD, MPH, CHES Jamie T. Williams, MAEd, MCHES East Carolina University. Objectives. At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Define tech sex

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Tech Sex a mong Millennials: Implications for School-Aged Youth

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  1. Tech Sex among Millennials:Implications for School-Aged Youth Monica C. Webb, PhD, MPH, CHES Jamie T. Williams, MAEd, MCHES East Carolina University

  2. Objectives • At the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Define tech sex • Describe the “Millennial” generation and their use of technology with sexual behaviors • List relevant sexuality apps • Recognize the short and long term consequences to tech sex.

  3. Millennial Generation • Also known as Generation Y • Born between 1977-1993 (Ages 18-34) • More likely to own a laptop than a desktop computer • More likely to use smartphones for more than just talking • Own more gadgets and use them frequently

  4. Change in Internet Use by Age, 2000-2010 Millenials:

  5. Tech Sex • Cybersex is the graphic, detailed exchange of sexual language, video, or images online. • Tech Sex moves beyond the online world, with mobile devices and other technology

  6. Sexting Among Millennials • 59% send sexually suggestive messages • 33% have sent nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves • 47% have shared a sexually suggestive message or photo sent to them • 37% have been shown a sexually suggestive messages or photo intended for someone else

  7. Sexting Among Teens • 39% send sexually suggestive messages • 20% have sent nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves • 41% have shared a sexually suggestive message or photo sent to them • 34% have been shown a sexually suggestive messages or photo intended for someone else

  8. Skype Sex • Phone sex of the 21st century • Create profile and report age • Privacy settings

  9. Chat Roulettehttp://chatroulette.com/

  10. Mobile Apps • iPhone: 4,000+ • Android: 1,000+ • Topics include: • Coital Positions • Sexual arousal (pre-coital interaction) • Pornography • Sexual games & jokes • Sexual relationships/communication • Sexual orientation • Sexual anatomy & physiology • Sexual dysfunction & therapy • Sexual ethics, morality & law • Sexuality Education

  11. Sexulator • Keeps track of sexual activity • Can be password protected • Provides averages and “levels”

  12. Rack Stare • Move the male’s view towards the woman’s chest without being noticed

  13. Sex Dice • Dice game with body parts, sexual actions locations and length of time.

  14. Vibrator Apps • Turns phone into vibrator • Multiple applications and additional vibrator purchases MyVibe OhMiBod

  15. Skout • Meet singles in your area • No exact location • Flirting with instant chat

  16. Grindr • Gay, bi, and curious guy finder • Uses GPS to locate

  17. Consequences

  18. Consequences • Screenshots, photos, and video can be taken without your consent • Cops: Hacker posts woman’s photos on porn site • http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/44591520#44591520

  19. Consequences • Person on other end may lie about their identity • Bullying, Suicide, & Mental Health • Future education & employment • Digital for Life

  20. How to Protect Students • Keep the computer in a public place (living room, kitchen, etc) • Monitor what are they doing in cyber space. • Know who they are communicating with. • Set limitations on electronic communication. • Be aware of their public postings. • Set expectations.

  21. Internet by Age and Stage • Ages 7-9 • Email is okay but stay away from IM; buddy lists are too ungovernable. • Use a filter for web browsing • Don't let kids this age into chat rooms, play online games, or download without you.

  22. Internet by Age and Stage • Ages 10-12 • Children will begin to explore on their own for school and for fun. • Girls have an interest in IMing. • Boys are going to explore more on the Internet finding gaming sites and sites with silly and often inappropriate content. • Some kids may want to start experimenting social networks, delay until high school.

  23. Internet by Age and Stage • Ages 13-16 • Age-appropriate for this group to email, IM, surf the Web, download, and play games. • Set ground rules. • Parents may begin to lose control over where their kids use their computers. • Keep your kids off social networking sites until high school at the very earliest.

  24. Internet by Age and Stage • 17 year old+ • Should know internet safety rules • Are developmentally independent. • Reinforce safety rules and the need to keep personal information personal

  25. Safety Measures • Password protection • Term of Use • Age Verification • Website restriction • Age appropriate technology

  26. Survival Tips for Adults • Be aware and involved. • Do your homework. • Talk to your kids. • Teach safety. • Set rules.

  27. Survival Tips for Adults • Help kids view online information with a critical eye. • View your own online habits with a critical eye. • Embrace their world.

  28. Tech Sex Wiki www.techsex.wikispaces.com Sign up with Wikispaces to edit and add to the discussion

  29. Contact Information Monica Webb webbm@ecu.edu Jamie Williams tierj@ecu.edu

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