A TEST OF THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF PERSONALITY PREDICTORS ON THE SEXTING ATTITUDE AND VICTIMIZATION OF ADOLESCENTS

Authors

  • Maria Theresa E. Cariaga Post Graduate Student, Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Criminology, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Nestor C. Nabe PhD, Professor, College of Criminal Justice, Program Head, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i11.6319

Keywords:

criminal justice, personality predictors, sexting attitude victimization, adolescents, mediation analysis

Abstract

Technology is positively aiding the world in its fast-paced thriving existence, but there is a negative side concerning technology, wherein malicious individuals are using it to draw emotions from others, including adolescents. The study intended to determine the mediating effect of personality predictors on the relationship between sexting attitude and victimization among adolescents. Adapted questionnaires were disseminated among the 500 adolescent respondents with consent from their respective parents. Data gathered was treated with statistical tools such as Mean, Pearson product-moment, Medgraph using the Sobel z-test, Regression, and Mediation Test Technique. The result of the study disclosed the following: The level of sexting attitude among adolescents is moderate; the level of victimization is low; while the level of personality predictors is high. There is also a significant relationship between the sexting attitude and personality predictors; there is no significant relationship between personality predictors and victimization; while there is a significant relationship between sexting attitude and victimization among adolescents. Results revealed no mediating effect of personality predictors on the relationship between sexting attitude and victimization among adolescents. This implies that personality predictors have nothing to do with victimization of adolescents, but sexting attitude does, which means the latter must be modified from among adolescents to prevent harm among the children.

 

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Author Biography

  • Maria Theresa E. Cariaga, Post Graduate Student, Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Criminology, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
    The author is currently a faculty member at Davao del Norte State College, under the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Good Governance. She has handled various research topics from her advisees and has engaged in review lectures for other private schools. Her research interests include criminal justice, with a particular focus on law enforcement, traffic regulation, and security safety. Her scholarly work has contributed to several studies exploring these areas, aiming to enhance understanding and develop effective interventions.  Throughout her academic career, she has actively participated in conferences, seminars, and collaborative research projects, fostering interdisciplinary approaches within the fields of criminal justice and public safety.

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2025-10-13

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