dc.creatorDaley-Morris, Paula
dc.creatorBerry, Camille
dc.date.accessioned2013-07-10T15:19:19Z
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-05T18:22:58Z
dc.date.available2013-07-10T15:19:19Z
dc.date.available2019-08-05T18:22:58Z
dc.date.created2013-07-10T15:19:19Z
dc.date.issued2013-07-10
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/2139/15990
dc.identifier.urihttp://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/3020683
dc.description.abstractThis presentation explores the impact that widespread ownership of cell phones by Jamaicans has on the behaviour of youth age 15-25. This qualitative study examined the practice of texting and sexting by the young in Jamaica, through focus group interviews, the testimonial of one teen, detailed analysis of Jamaica's constitution, byelaws and acts, as well as available cyber-crimes data. The findings revealed that texting is the most popular vehicle of communication among Jamaicans, and its popularity has given rise to the practice of sexting. Sexting continues to play an important role in youth dating culture, but in many cases it is also the means through which sexual indiscretions, i.e. e-blasting, bullying and cyber-crimes occur. Extreme cases of sexting have resulted in social as well as psychological damage, which have altered the lives of some Jamaicans. In most cases these victims are left defenseless as the laws of the Jamaica are yet to catch-up with ills of telecommunication
dc.languageen
dc.subjectSecondary school students
dc.subjectYouth
dc.subjectText messaging
dc.subjectSMS
dc.subjectSexual behaviour
dc.subjectEducational problems
dc.subjectSocial effects
dc.subjectPsychological effects
dc.subjectLegal aspects
dc.subjectConference papers
dc.subjectJamaica
dc.titleTexting and sexting among Jamaican youths: Educational, social, psychological and legal impacts [PowerPoint presentation]
dc.typePresentation


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