Seeking Peer Advice on Sexual Health and Intimate Concerns Through Facebook “Confessions”

Tien Ee Dominic Yeo, Tsz Hang Chu

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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.”
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2017
Event67th Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2017: Interventions. Communication Research and Practice - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 25 May 201729 May 2017
https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/ica/ica17/

Conference

Conference67th Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period25/05/1729/05/17
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