When it came to sexting, 37% respondents confirmed to sending a naked photo to their better halves, at least once, for ‘harmless fun’ or to ‘receive photos back’. 63% of those 73% who didn’t send naked photos, did not explain why they didn’t want to share a naked photo.The survey pointed to frequent use of image-sharing apps on smartphones as reason behind cyber bullying. “I get a lot of abuse on smartphone apps and online mainly from people I don’t know. Usually they say nasty things about the way I look or about my disability,” said 14-year-old Ross.
About 62% admitted to receiving nasty private messages on social networks apps such as Grindr, Skype and Kik Messenger. “I told an online friend about my sexuality on Skype and then he started to blackmail me. He said that he would tell everybody and out me,” said 15-year-old Chris.The survey pointed to frequent use of image-sharing apps on smartphones as reason behind cyber bullying. “I get a lot of abuse on smartphone apps and online mainly from people I don’t know. Usually they say nasty things about the way I look or about my disability,” said 14-year-old Ross.
About 62% admitted to receiving nasty private messages on social networks apps such as Grindr, Skype and Kik Messenger. “I told an online friend about my sexuality on Skype and then he started to blackmail me. He said that he would tell everybody and out me,” said 15-year-old Chris.
