Texting to sexting : how social media (Facebook) influence sexual health of male youths in Myanmar
Issued Date
2024
Copyright Date
2019
Resource Type
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
ix, 91 leaves : ill.
Access Rights
open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Health Social Science))--Mahidol University, 2019
Suggested Citation
Nan, Yu Khine, 1989- Texting to sexting : how social media (Facebook) influence sexual health of male youths in Myanmar. Thesis (M.A. (Health Social Science))--Mahidol University, 2019. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/92154
Title
Texting to sexting : how social media (Facebook) influence sexual health of male youths in Myanmar
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Advisor(s)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the pattern of Facebook usage for sexual health information among young male community in Myanmar and how Facebook influences their sexual health. Facebook usage for sexual purpose is very common among this community. This study was undertaken among young people of 18-24 years who participate in users' generated sexual groups of Facebook from the Universities in Mandalay. The methodology that was used for the study includes indepth interview with 15 young males, focus group discussions with 15young males and online observation at 3 difference users' generated sexual groups at Facebook. Data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The study revealed that Facebook is the first common point to learn about sex and sexuality among young male communities. Facebook influences on young males' sexual health in positive ways and negative ways. The study recommended that there is need sexual health education curriculum and accessible sexual and reproductive health services among young communities in Myanmar. Further research in the exploration the pattern of Facebook usage and the factors that influence the sexual health is recommended, in order to understand young males' learning styles.
Description
Health Social Science (Mahidol University 2019)
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Degree Discipline
Health Social Science
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University