December 4, 2025Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

Prevalence and Predictors of Digital Sexual Harassment Perpetration Among Youth: The Role of Demographics, Sexism, Moral Disengagement, and Online Ethical Values

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This study reveals a 13.4% prevalence of digital sexual harassment among youth, indicating gender and moral disengagement as key factors.

13.4% of youth reported digital sexual harassment in the past year, with higher rates among males and adolescents.
Benevolent sexism consistently predicted DSH perpetration, while moral disengagement varied by gender.
Analysis involved self-report surveys and regression techniques to assess predictors and prevalence rates.
Highlighting a protective role of online ethical values against the risks of moral disengagement.

Manuel Gámez‐Guadix (2025) studied this question.

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