Exposure to Sexual Contents on Internet and its Influence on the Sexual Behaviour of Teenagers in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State

Abstract

The researcher examined the influence of internet exposure on the sexual behaviour of teenagers in Etsako West. Survey methodology was adopted while questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. The simple percentage method was used for the presentation and analysis of data. The findings showed that Etsako West teenagers have accessed to the internet and Youtube was found to be the most preferred social media platform through which they are exposed to sexual content. The researcher, therefore, concluded that Etsako West teenagers are exposed to internet and they access sexual contents through Youtube. These contents have influence on them as they translate what they see on the internet into practical experience. This probably is why sexual immorality is predominantly high among the youth. On this ground, it was recommended that online and offline sexual orientation should be organised for youth.