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| Themes | Subordinate themes | Example of coded extract |
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| Rejecting attitude towards sexting (234) | Sexting is rejected when there is blackmail or pressure (from peers/partners) (170) | “I think Robert should seek help…” |
| Sexting is rejected because of negative consequences (27) | “This will only bring them closer to blackmail if one of them decides to separate.” |
| Sexting is rejected when it is used for flirting (20) | “Well, it’s silly of me to send photos like that to flirt.” |
| Sexting is rejected when it is used for the purpose of intimacy (9) | “If those photos are the reason they are still together, I think there’s something wrong with their relationship.” |
| Sexting is rejected when those involved do not consider the possible consequences (10) | “It’s their own fault because they knew the negative consequences and could not be sure if the photos would be deleted.” |
| Accepting attitude towards sexting (29) | Sexting is accepted because of the positive consequences (12) | “Sara and Allen have a healthy relationship full of trust. Sexting is a normal thing when you are in a long relationship and trust each other. It brings you closer together.” |
| Sexting is accepted when it is voluntary/consensual (11) | “If the other party is okay with receiving such images, that’s fine.” |
| Sexting is accepted when those involved are aware of the consequences (6) | “If he’s not interested in his photos being shared, that’s fine too.” |
| Neutral attitude toward sexting (15) | Sexting is one’s own choice and responsibility (15) | “Everyone is their own person, they can do what they want, even with the opposite sex.” |
| Double standard on sexting for flirting (7) | Double standard on sexting for flirting (7) | “Comparing boys and girls in this situation is somehow not the same for me.” |
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