Sex Education in Digital Age: Solutions to Adolescents Sexual Harassment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study discovers how individual rights and consent, education about online harassment impact sex education in the digital age as well as the moderating role of digital privacy awareness. The researchers applied a quantitative research approach and collected primary data from 260 respondents across Asian high schools, colleges, and institutions with international students from various Asian regions. The study employed SPSS software for descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, exploratory factor analysis, linear regression and moderator variable analysis. The results indicate individual rights & consent and education about online harassment significantly impact sex education in the digital age at coefficient of 0.76 and 0.63 respectively as well as the fairly strong moderating role of digital privacy awareness at 0.68. This study devotes to the growing body of literature on digital-age sex education by emphasizing the need for comprehensive educational strategies addressing both individual and systemic factors. It provides practical insights for educators and policymakers to develop inclusive, adaptive sex education programs advocating digital responsibility and respect.
Authors: Vo Minh Vinh, Dao Thai An, Nguyen Di Thuan
Institutions: Tomas Bata University in Zlín, University of Greenwich
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7083025477
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