: Research involving 13- to 17-year-olds found that nearly 50% of teens who sent a sexual image later had that image shared without their permission.
: A study from Oregon State University found that young women who post "sexy" social media photos are often perceived as less competent in professional or task-based areas by their peers. hot teen photos
: "Hot or Not" style lists circulated in schools (such as those reported at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School) cause severe distress, leading to quantified insecurities and decreased self-esteem. : Research involving 13- to 17-year-olds found that
: Criminals frequently use "deepfake" nude photos to blackmail teens—primarily those aged 17 to 19—threatening to release the fake images unless money is paid. : Criminals frequently use "deepfake" nude photos to
: Nearly 1 in 5 users aged 13 to 15 on Instagram report seeing unwanted sexual or nude images.