3 Sexuality Development in Adolescence

Russell, Stephen T.; Campen, Kali S. Van; Muraco, Joel A.

doi:10.18574/nyu/9780814772522.003.0003

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“…The study focuses on teenagers from mid-adolescence since research shows that this is a crucial period in young people's sexual development (Steinberg 2011). Cognitive capacities mature during mid-adolescence, enabling teenagers to reflect upon their sexual feelings and behaviours (Russel et al 2012). They gradually develop sexual agency, which can be defined as 'feeling capable of making active, informed and responsible sexual decisions' (Tolman et al 2007, p. 10).…”

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Under pressure to sext? Applying the theory of planned behaviour to adolescent sexting

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Heirman

Hallam

2013

Behaviour & Information Technology

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Adolescent sexting -the electronic swapping of sexually intimate texts or images -has attracted significant media and policy attention. However, questions remain about the predictors of this phenomenon, in which mobile phones play a central role in adolescents' exploration of sexuality. Therefore, a survey involving 498 adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years was conducted. The first aim of this study is to determine the predictive value of personal attitudes, subjective norm (SN) and perceived behavioural control by applying the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). As the second aim, we wish to assess the relative importance of the most salient beliefs underpinning the TPB components, since this will allow us to gain a more nuanced insight into the characteristics of adolescent sexting. Analyses reveal that SN is the most important predictor, followed by adolescents' attitudes towards sexting. Perceived behavioural control is significantly but weakly associated with teenagers' sexting intentions. Within SN, friends and romantic partners represent the most important sources of social pressure, while only positive behavioural outcomes are found to affect adolescents' sexting intentions. The most important control belief affecting adolescents' intention to sext is the belief that it occurs relatively more often among those whom adolescents feel they can trust entirely.

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Under pressure to sext? Applying the theory of planned behaviour to adolescent sexting

Walrave

Heirman

Hallam

2013

Behaviour & Information Technology

117

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“…One of our key findings was the negative association between first sex and GPA for black females and Latinos of both genders, but not for black males or whites of either gender. We speculate that differences across race and ethnicity may reflect not only correlated class differences, but also substantial variation in sexual scripting . Young minority females often face a combination of racism and sexism that appears to constrain their sexuality to a greater degree than sexism alone constrains the sexuality of white females.…”

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“…In later adolescence, sexual debut is common and frequently considered normative . In contrast, debut among younger adolescents—especially females—may involve substantial power differences, may not be completely wanted and is often nonnormative …”

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“…The experience of, attitudes toward and reactions to adolescent sex all vary depending on the gender of the adolescent . As a result, a primary hypothesis in this paper is that the relationship between sex and poorer grades should be greater for females because the costs are higher for them .…”

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“…25 The experience of, attitudes toward and reactions to adolescent sex all vary depending on the gender of the adolescent. 26 As a result, a primary hypothesis in this paper is that the relationship between sex and poorer grades should be greater for females because the costs are higher for them. 10,27 For example, the burden of unintended pregnancies falls disproportionately on females, and they face greater social costs-for example, they are more likely to be labeled with derogatory terms or ostracized by their peers because of their sexual or romantic activities.…”

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Sex and Education: Does Sexual Debut During Adolescence Lead to Poor Grades?

Whitworth

Paik

2019

Perspect Sexual Reproductive

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CONTEXT Because many U.S. teenagers experience their first sexual intercourse during high school, understanding whether sexual behavior and academic performance are related is important. However, research on sexual debut and grades has produced inconsistent findings. METHODS Data collected over four years from a specific cohort (1,321 eighth‐ and ninth‐graders) of a nationally representative longitudinal study, the 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, were examined using fixed‐effects regression models to assess the relationship between first sexual intercourse and grade point average (GPA). RESULTS Overall, no relationship was found between students’ first sexual intercourse and GPA. For black females and Latinos of either gender, having had first sexual intercourse was associated with a lower GPA (coefficients, –216 and –161, respectively, corresponding to grade point decreases multiplied by 100). For black females, this association was observed only in the context of romantic relationships (–243). The predicted GPAs for black females aged 14 or 15 who reported first intercourse in a romantic relationship were significantly lower than those for their counterparts who had not had intercourse, whereas at 18 this was reversed. For Latinos, the predicted GPAs of 14‐ and 15‐year‐olds who had had sex were also lower than those of their sexually inexperienced counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Although first sexual intercourse may not disrupt the academic performance of older adolescents, it may contribute to lower grades among younger minority adolescents. Further research is needed using such contextual variables as age, race, ethnicity, gender and relationship context.

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Assessment of Parent-Based Interventions for Adolescent Sexual Health

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Parent-based sexual health interventions have received considerable attention as one factor that can increase safer sexual behavior among youth; however, to our knowledge, the evidence linking parent-based interventions to youth sexual behaviors has not been empirically synthesized. OBJECTIVE To examine the association of parent-based sexual health interventions with 3 primary youth outcomes-delayed sexual activity, condom use, and parent-child sexual communication-as well as several secondary outcomes. We also explored potential moderators of intervention effectiveness. DATA SOURCES A systematic search was conducted of studies published through March 2018 using MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Communication Source, and CINAHL databases and relevant review articles. STUDY SELECTION Studies were included if they: (1) sampled adolescents (mean age, Յ18 years), (2) included parents in a key intervention component, (3) evaluated program effects with experimental/quasi-experimental designs, (4) included an adolescent-reported behavioral outcome, (5) consisted of a US-based sample, and (6) were published in English. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Standardized mean difference (d) and 95% confidence intervals were computed from studies and meta-analyzed using random-effects models. A secondary analysis evaluated potential moderating variables. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcomes were delayed sexual activity, condom use, and sexual communication. RESULTS Independent findings from 31 articles reporting on 12 464 adolescents (mean age = 12.3 years) were synthesized. Across studies, there was a significant association of parent-based interventions with improved condom use (d = 0.32; 95% CI, 0.13-0.51; P = .001) and parent-child sexual communication (d = 0.27; 95% CI, 0.19-0.35; P = .001). No significant differences between parent-based interventions and control programs were found for delaying sexual activity (d = −0.06; 95% CI, −0.14 to 0.02; P = .16). The associations for condom use were heterogeneous. Moderation analyses revealed larger associations for interventions that focused on younger, compared with older, adolescents; targeted black or Hispanic youth compared with mixed race/ethnicity samples; targeted parents and teens equally compared with emphasizing parents only; and included a program dose of 10 hours or more compared with a lower dose. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Parent-based sexual health programs can promote safer sex behavior and cognitions in adolescents, although the findings in this analysis were generally modest. Moderation analyses indicated several areas where future programs could place additional attention to improve potential effectiveness.

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3 Sexuality Development in Adolescence

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Under pressure to sext? Applying the theory of planned behaviour to adolescent sexting

Under pressure to sext? Applying the theory of planned behaviour to adolescent sexting

Sex and Education: Does Sexual Debut During Adolescence Lead to Poor Grades?

Assessment of Parent-Based Interventions for Adolescent Sexual Health

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