Análisis de las percepciones sobre la sexualidad desde la psicología, en plataformas digitales en el Ecuador 2024

Abstract

In the contemporary digital age, platforms such as TikTok have emerged as media that shape the perception and understanding of complex issues among young people. One of these critical topics is sexuality, in which the accessibility and diversity of digital content has been observed to offer both educational opportunities and challenges. The main objective of this study is to examine how information about sexuality is presented and perceived on TikTok from a psychosocial perspective. In the present research we focused on exploring digital content how TikTok, being one of the most popular platforms among Ecuadorian youth, addresses many sexuality topics. Despite the abundance of content available, there is a noticeable absence of a comprehensive psychosocial approach that considers crucial aspects such as gender identity, sexualself-esteem, intimate relationships, among others. Thislack of depth may limit the holistic understanding of sexuality among young people. In doing so, we aim not only to identify areas for improvement in the available content, but also to highlight the importance of comprehensive sexuality education that responds to the emotional, social and psychological needs of young people .This approach enriches the understanding of sexuality among young Ecuadorians, and promotes educational practices that foster healthy relationships and a positive sexual identity in a constantly evolving digital environment.