According to a new study released yesterday, 30 percent of youths admitted to “sexting.” That percentage of 14- to 24-year-olds said they had either sent or received nude photos on their cell phones or online. Reasons for sending sexts include, “the assumption that others would want to see them (52%), a desire to show off (35%), and boredom (26%).” About 30 percent of teens also said they have shared sexts as a joke or to be funny. In addition, the study found that 50 percent of 14- to 24-year-olds have experienced some type of digital abuse. The study’s definition of digital abuse includes writing something online that wasn’t true, sharing information you don’t want shared, posting embarrassing photos or video, being pressured to send naked photos and threatening physical harm, among other things.