The study has prompted Christian youth charity XLP to support calls by the NSPCC to make relationship focused sex education compulsory in all schools, in a bid to tackle the issue.
Constant checking of their social network activity, sending threatening messages or telling them who they could be 'friends' with was also closely associated with young people experiencing violence or abuse from their partner offline.
Currently, it is compulsory for schools in England to teach the biological aspects of puberty, reproduction and the spread of viruses, as part of National Curriculum Science which is taught to all pupils of primary and secondary age, although the broader subject of sex and relationships education (SRE) is currently not compulsory in schools.
Christian youth charity XLP has also urged churches to make an impact on the growing problem through outreach work.
Patrick Regan, CEO, XLP said: We keep taking about the mechanics of sex, what we need to start talking is actually long-term relationships. We need to start talking about issues around image and identity and value and dignity and family and self-esteem.
"We need more than just talking about the mechanics and that's why I think the Church could have an amazing role to play in providing role models. Not people who are judgemental but people that are willing to listen, to explore some of these issues and talk about the wider issues that I've already mentioned around dignity, image, self-esteem and to really address those issues," he added.
Claire Lilley, head of child safety online at the charity, said: "The levels of victimisation revealed by this research shows action is urgently needed by the government to make updated sex and relationship education a statutory right for every child and young person. There needs to be a greater focus in schools on topics such as sexual exploitation and violence against girls and young women, as part of a balanced curriculum.
"The high rates of sexual coercion discovered need to be addressed through education and awareness raising that challenges attitudes and helps change behaviour. We need to nurture children to have positive relationships based on mutual respect."
In a statement to Premier, a DfE spokesperson said: "We have set up a new expert subject group on PSHE to support teachers, made up of leading professionals in the field, and will clarify the key areas on which teachers most need further support and produce new resources where necessary."
