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Seeking peer advice on sexual health and intimate concerns through Facebook “confessions”
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Date Issued
2017
Citation
Yeo, T. E. D., & Chu, T. H. (2017 May 26). Seeking peer advice on sexual health and intimate concerns through Facebook “confessions”. International Communication Association (ICA) annual conference 2017, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Young people often need peer advice on personal concerns regarding sexuality, sexual health, and intimate relationships which may be uncomfortable or embarrassing to articulate face-to-face. Posting de-identified messages through Facebook “confessions” page appears to afford a balance between the desire for peer opinion and validation regarding intimate concerns and the fear of social repercussions (losing face, stigmatized, etc.) stemming from not knowing if those concerns are “normal.”
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