Variables Influencing Premarital Sex among Secondary School Adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ojinaka, Ezenduka Pauline; Ndie, Elkenah Chubike

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“…Behaviour patterns that are established during this process, such as drug use or non-use and sexual risk-taking or protection, can have long-lasting positive and negative effects on future health and well-being. As a result, during this process, adults have unique opportunities to influence young people (Anene, Ojinaka & Ndie, 2017).…”

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“…Historically, premarital sex was considered a moral issue which was taboo in many cultures and considered a sin by some religions, but since about the 1960s, it has become more widely accepted, especially in Western countries. The terms premarital sex have been suggested, including non-marital sex (which overlaps with adultery), youthful sex, adolescent sex and young-adult sex (Anene, Ojinaka & Ndie, 2017). In some cultures, for example in many modern-day Western cultures, many people do not hold value in sexual abstinence before marriage.…”

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Socio-Demographic Factors Contributing to Premarital Sex Among Students of The University of Ilorin

Uthman

2023

Compet. J. Pendidik. Kepelatihan Olahraga

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The practice of premarital sex has been increasing drastically lately. With the rate at which students of the Universities are involved in the practice of premarital sex, this study examines the socio-demographic factors contributing to premarital sex among students of the University of Ilorin. Specifically, this study examined if family background and peer influence are contributing factors to premarital sex among students of the University of Ilorin. The population comprised Undergraduate students of the University of Ilorin. Stratified and Systematic random sampling techniques were used to select 180 respondents for the study. A validated questionnaire tested for reliability through the split-half method using Cronbach Alpha which generated 76 was used for the study. Inferential statistics of chi-square (x2) were used to analyse the postulated null hypotheses. The finding revealed that family background and peer influence are contributing factors to premarital sex among students of the University of Ilorin. It is, therefore, recommended that parents should care for their wards/children, give them a listening ear and guide them in necessary steps to avoid them falling into being involved in premarital sex. Students should know the type of friends they keep.

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Socio-Demographic Factors Contributing to Premarital Sex Among Students of The University of Ilorin

Uthman

2023

Compet. J. Pendidik. Kepelatihan Olahraga

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Factors associated with the premarital sex among adolescents and the need for introduction of functional sex-education in secondary schools in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

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Onalu

Aghedo

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Cogent Social Sciences

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Psychosocial predictors of attitude toward premarital sexual practice among university students, Ethiopia

Yedemie

2024

Front. Psychol.

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ObjectivesPremarital sexual practice during adolescence may lead to different sexual and reproductive health problems, including HIV/AIDS. The objective of this study was to assess psychosocial predictors of attitudes toward premarital sex among Bahir Dar University students.MethodsA correlational design was used. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 375 respondents for the study, although the analysis was based on the 361 questionnaires that were returned from the field and found useful for analysis. Data was collected using a self-developed and modified instrument on standardized scales. The internal consistency of the Perception of Peer Pressure Scale was 0.83, while the self-esteem measuring scale had a reliability of 0.77. The internal consistency of the sexual attitude inventory scale was 0.97. The data were quantitatively analyzed using (inferential statistics) logistic regression, one sample t test, and an independent sample t test.ResultsThe findings of the study showed that all the psychological variables investigated were found to significantly predict premarital sexual relationships among the respondents. Male students with the experience of premarital sex have a higher level of self-esteem and exposure to peer pressure than their female counterparts. A study suggests that male students with the experience of premarital sex have a higher level of self-esteem and exposure to peer pressure than their female counterparts. Self-esteem negatively predicted attitudes toward premarital sex.ConclusionScaling up the level of school counseling, especially in the area of sexual adjustment and modification of the psychological variables investigated, was recommended.

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Variables Influencing Premarital Sex among Secondary School Adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Socio-Demographic Factors Contributing to Premarital Sex Among Students of The University of Ilorin

Socio-Demographic Factors Contributing to Premarital Sex Among Students of The University of Ilorin

Factors associated with the premarital sex among adolescents and the need for introduction of functional sex-education in secondary schools in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

Psychosocial predictors of attitude toward premarital sexual practice among university students, Ethiopia

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