The influence of peers on risky sexual behaviour during adolescence

Potard, Catherine; Courtois, Robert; Rüsch, Emmanuel

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“…Therefore, this is a key time to target backpackers with sexual health promotion messages via, for example, backpacker guide books, websites and medical services used in preparation for their journey [19]. With perceived norms of peer sexual behaviour impacting on young people's own behaviour [20], such information should stress that most backpackers having sex with new partners abroad routinely use condoms (here 59.0% of 'single' backpackers having sex).…”

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The sexual behaviour of British backpackers in Australia

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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The sexual behaviour of British backpackers in Australia

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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“…Peer influence in romantic and sexual behavior Close friends, romantic peers, and broader peer contexts have been found to influence adolescent sexual behavior and adolescents' decisions to engage in romantic and sexual relationships (Ali & Dwyer, 2011;Baumgartner, Valkenburg, & Peter, 2011;Crockett, Raffaelli, & Shen, 2006;Kennett, Humphreys, & Schultz, 2012;Potard, Courtois, & Rusch, 2008). In one study, a majority (42%) of non-sexually active youth reported feeling pressure from romantic partners or platonic peers to become sexually active (Potard et al, 2008).…”

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“…In one study, a majority (42%) of non-sexually active youth reported feeling pressure from romantic partners or platonic peers to become sexually active (Potard et al, 2008). Generally, having sexually active platonic peers has been found to lead to more positive attitudes towards sexual activity, earlier sexual debut, increased sexual activity, and an increased number of sexual partners (Ali & Dwyer, 2011;Furman et al, 2007;Santor, Messervey, & Kusumakar, 2000).…”

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Multiple Dimensions of Peer Influence in Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Relationships: A Descriptive, Qualitative Perspective

Suleiman

Deardorff

2014

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Adolescents undergo critical developmental transformations that increase the salience of peer influence. Peer interactions (platonic and romantic) have been found to have both a positive and negative influence on adolescent attitudes and behaviors related to romantic relationships and sexual behavior. The current study used qualitative methodology to explore how peers influence romantic and sexual behavior. Forty adolescents participated in individual semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed, and analyzed using a modified grounded theory approach. The concept of peer influence on romantic relationships and sexual behavior emerged as a key theme. Youth described that platonic peers (friends) influenced their relationships and sexual behavior including pressuring friends into relationships, establishing relationships as currency for popularity and social status, and creating relationship norm and expectations. Romantic peers also motivated relationship and sexual behavior as youth described engaging in behavior to avoid hurting and successfully pleasing their partners. Future research should explore multiple types of peer influence in order to better inform interventions to improve the quality of adolescents' romantic and sexual relationships.

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“…In addition, a number of studies have found that perceptions of peers' sexual attitudes and behaviors predict sexual risk behavior among teenagers. [13][14][15] Teenagers who sext may hold similar beliefs, perceiving their peers, parents, and even the media to approve of sexual activity. Sexting may also relate to difficulties with managing emotions.…”

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Sexting and Sexual Behavior in At-Risk Adolescents

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Sending sexual messages and/or pictures (sexting) has been associated with sexual intercourse among high school-age students. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:This study is the first to examine sexting' s prevalence among at-risk middle school students and its associations with a range of sexual behaviors. It also examines differences in sexual risk between sending sexual messages and sexual photos. abstract OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of sexting behaviors (sexually explicit messages and/or pictures) among an atrisk sample of early adolescents as well as the associations between sexting behaviors and sexual behaviors, risk-related cognitions, and emotional regulation skills. It also aimed to determine whether differences in risk were associated with text-based versus photo-based sexts.METHODS: Seventh-grade adolescents participating in a sexual risk prevention trial for at-risk early adolescents completed a computerbased survey at baseline regarding sexting behavior (having sent sexually explicit messages and/or pictures), sexual activities, intentions to have sex, perceived approval of sexual activity, and emotional regulation skills. RESULTS:Twenty-two percent of the sample reported having sexted in the past 6 months; sexual messages were endorsed by 17% (n = 71), sexual messages and photos by 5% (n = 21). Pictures were endorsed significantly more often by females (x 2 [2] = 7.33, P = .03) and Latinos (x 2 [2] = 7.27, P = .03). Sexting of any kind was associated with higher rates of engaging in a variety of sexual behaviors, and sending photos was associated with higher rates of sexual activity than sending text messages only. This was true for a range of behaviors from touching genitals over clothes (odds ratio [OR] = 1.98, P = .03) to oral sex (OR = 2.66, P , .01) to vaginal sex (OR = 2.23, P , .01).CONCLUSIONS: Sexting behavior (both photo and text messages) was not uncommon among middle school youth and co-occurred with sexual behavior. These data suggest that phone behaviors, even flirtatious messages, may be an indicator of risk. Clinicians, parents, and health programs should discuss sexting with early adolescents.

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The influence of peers on risky sexual behaviour during adolescence

Abstract: The sexual norms of peers influence youths' individual attitudes and behaviours. Gender differences in sexual socialization also play a role. Both aspects must be taken into account when devising prevention programmes concerning adolescent sexuality.

Cited by 75 publications

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The sexual behaviour of British backpackers in Australia

The sexual behaviour of British backpackers in Australia

Multiple Dimensions of Peer Influence in Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Relationships: A Descriptive, Qualitative Perspective

Sexting and Sexual Behavior in At-Risk Adolescents

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