jQuery: how to use :checked, if my element is $(this)

Question

how can I use the option :checked with $(this) in jQuery ?

i.e. $(this:checked) ?

thanks

Answer 1

$(this).filter(":checked");

or if you're testing it

if ($(this).is(":checked")){
    // ...
}

Answer 2

Like this:

if ($(this).is(':checked'))