Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior

Stephanou, André Teixeira; Dias, Ana Cristina Garcia

doi:10.15448/1980-8623.2021.2.36084

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“…Except for sexual behavior, behavioral habits were similar between students on both campuses. Differences in sexual behavior between students, specifically regarding greater reports of sexual intercourse among urban campus students, may be related to aspects such as self-efficacy, religiosity, and family support, which are the variables associated with the onset of sexual life among adolescents [ 61 , 62 ]. Sexual initiation, which usually occurs during adolescence, can be an indicator of risk for sexual abuse, early pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases [ 62 ].…”

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Depressive Symptoms and Their Associated Factors in Vocational–Technical School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fernandes¹,

Silva

Noll

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The objectives of this study were to compare the prevalence of depressive symptoms, behavioral habits, and QoL in students from two vocational–technical schools, and to determine the association of depressive symptoms with behavioral habits and quality of life (QoL) in these students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with students attending the institution of the Brazilian Federal Network of Professional, Scientific and Technological Education. The students answered a questionnaire on sociodemographic variables, situations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, behavioral habits, QoL, and depressive symptoms. The outcome variable was the presence of depressive symptoms, assessed using the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI). Poisson regression analysis with robust variance was performed. A total of 343 students participated in this study (women, 55.7%; mean age of 16.1 ± 0.93 years). The prevalence of depressive symptoms among students was 43.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 38.0–49.0), and these symptoms were significantly associated with being female (prevalence ratio [PR] 1.72; 95% CI: 1.31–2.27); being in the 10th grade (PR: 1.80; 95% CI: 1.18–2.76) and 9th grade (PR 2.08; 95% CI: 1.37–3.18); social isolation (PR: 2.04; 95% CI: 1.00–4.14); hunger due to a lack of food at home (PR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.33–2.39); low physical activity levels (PR: 1.68; 95% CI: 1.09–2.59); and moderate (PR: 2.87, 95% CI: 1.68–4.89) and low QoL (PR: 5.66; 95% CI: 3.48–9.19). The results emphasize the importance of interventions aimed mainly at female students and those in the initial years of high school, in addition to the importance of physical activity, food safety, and QoL to improve the mental health of students.

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Depressive Symptoms and Their Associated Factors in Vocational–Technical School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fernandes¹,

Silva

Noll

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“…Adolescents, according to this notion, are at the pinnacle of their growth. The manner in which adolescents are educated and exposed to sexuality will have a big impact on whether or not they establish a healthy sexual identity [24]. This is due to the physical and emotional features of maturity emerging in teens, as well as the social, intellectual, and spiritual beginnings of the early years being sharpened, tested, and sculpted for the future during this time.…”

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“…Positive self-esteem is associated with the development of a range of mental disorders and social problems, including depression, anxiety, violence, high-risk behaviors, and substance use. Self-esteem is crucial in risk-taking behavior; this may also apply to SRB, although the data is currently ambiguous [24]. Several studies have found a relationship between poor self-esteem and sexual risk behavior in adolescence (e.g., early sexual intercourse, inconsistent contraceptive and condom usage), as well as the repercussions of the latter, such as undesired pregnancy and STIs [32,33].…”

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Determinants of sexuality development amongst adolescents in the faculty of nursing sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa state, Nigeria

Beredugo¹,

Muojekwu²,

Wankasi³

et al. 2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Due to the growing number of sexually active adolescents worldwide, adolescent sexual development is critical. The purpose of this study was to look at the factors that influence sexual development in adolescents at Niger Delta University's Faculty of Nursing Sciences in Amassoma, Bayelsa State. Researchers used a descriptive survey design. Two research objectives were established to guide the study's course. The study's sample size was 160 adolescents chosen using a random sampling technique. The study included a self-structured questionnaire. The instrument's face and content validity were assessed. The test-retest approach was employed to determine the reliability of the questionnaire. According to the findings of this survey, adolescents have adequate awareness of sexual development because the majority of the respondents (152%) had heard about it. Friends 68(42.5%), social media 40(25%), school 32(20%), and parents 28(17.5%) were the sources of knowledge about sexuality development. Sex hormones were discovered to impact sexuality development in adolescents 130(81.25%), and estrogens and testosterones were revealed to be responsible for primary and secondary sexual characteristics in adolescents 90(56.25%). Furthermore, peer pressure impacts teenage sexuality development through counseling from peers 110(68.75%), dating relationships 120(75%), drinking and clubbing 116(72.5%), and sexual language usage 100(62.5%). However, psychosocial factor influencing sexuality development in adolescents includes; anxiety/depression 90(56.25%) self-esteem (low/high self-esteem) 83(51.88%), peer pressure 140(87.5%), parental influence 102(63.75%), alcoholism 104(65%), drug addiction 99(61.88%), pornography/masturbation 83(51.88%), religiosity 92(57.5%), culture 100(62.5%), mass media 121(75.63%) and nutrition 82(51.25%). In conclusion, the effects of hormones and psychosocial variables were identified as predictors of sexuality development in adolescents. It is Friends 68(42.5%), social media 40(25%), school 32(20%), and parents 28(17.5%) were the sources of knowledge about sexuality development. Sex hormones were discovered to impact sexuality development in adolescents 130(81.25%), and estrogens and testosterones were revealed to be responsible for primary and secondary sexual characteristics in adolescents 90(56.25%). Furthermore, peer pressure other factors have impacts on sexual development. However, it is recommended that Institutions should employ and retrain counselors through in-service training programs, capacity development seminars, and refresher courses on sexual behavior counseling among adolescents.

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Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior

Cited by 2 publications

References 27 publications

Depressive Symptoms and Their Associated Factors in Vocational–Technical School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Depressive Symptoms and Their Associated Factors in Vocational–Technical School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Determinants of sexuality development amongst adolescents in the faculty of nursing sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa state, Nigeria

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