The literature, which has focused on adolescents and young adults, with a predominant emphasis on risks, coercion, and digital violence

The gap

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Od międzynarodowych zobowiązań do realnej ochrony prawnej. Instytucjonalne i legislacyjne odpowiedzi na cyberprzemoc wobec dzieci w Polsce (2026) · Dziecko Krzywdzone Teoria badania praktyka · doi

  There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the trauma experienced by children due to non-consensual sharing of intimate materials online. The existing literature highlights the complexity and long-term nature of this trauma. There is a need for further research on the psychological and social consequences of non-consensual sharing of intimate materials online.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need comprehensive understanding trauma experienced children due
• Od międzynarodowych zobowiązań do realnej ochrony prawnej. Instytucjonalne i legislacyjne odpowiedzi na cyberprzemoc wobec dzieci w Polsce (2026) · Dziecko Krzywdzone Teoria badania praktyka · doi

  Future research should examine the long-term effects of non-consensual sharing of intimate materials online on children's mental health and well-being. Research should also explore the effectiveness of interventions and policies aimed at preventing and responding to non-consensual sharing of intimate materials online.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research examine long-term effects non-consensual sharing intimate
• Cechy pozwalające przewidzieć narażenie na kontakt z materiałami przedstawiającymi wykorzystywanie seksualne dzieci oraz późniejsze intencjonalne oglądanie takich treści wśród próby badawczej obejmującej użytkowników internetu (2026) · Dziecko Krzywdzone Teoria badania praktyka · doi

  The study identifies a research gap in the understanding of the predictors of contact with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and intentional viewing of such content among internet users. The research highlights the need to investigate the relational and technological aspects of trauma in the context of online child sexual abuse.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies research gap understanding predictors contact child
• A SEXUALIZAÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES NO AMBIENTE VIRTUAL: PROTEÇÃO JURÍDICA E RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO DAS PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS (2026) · Revista Tópicos · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of balancing the protection of children and adolescents with the need to ensure their access to information and participation in the digital environment. The research highlights the challenge of addressing the new technological dynamics and their impact on the sexualization of children and adolescents.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenge balancing protection children adolescents need
• Digital Sexuality in Adult Life: Age and Sex Differences in Online Sexual Activities (2026) · Sexuality & Culture · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the literature, which has focused on adolescents and young adults, with a predominant emphasis on risks, coercion, and digital violence. There is a lack of research on online sexual activities among adult populations, particularly from a life-course perspective.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap literature has focused adolescents young

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