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Adolescent sexual risk behavior: a multi-system perspective.

B A Kotchick1, A Shaffer, R Forehand

  • 1Institute for Behavioral Research, University of Georgia, Room 111, Barrow Hall, Athens, GA 30602, USA.

Clinical Psychology Review
|June 21, 2001
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Adolescent sexual risk behaviors are complex, influenced by self, family, and external factors. A multisystemic approach is crucial for effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Early and unsafe sexual activity in adolescents leads to significant health risks like STIs and unintended pregnancies.
  • Previous research on adolescent sexual risk behavior has been limited by narrow theoretical models.
  • A comprehensive understanding of influencing factors is needed for effective prevention programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize recent literature (1990-1999) on correlates of adolescent sexual risk-taking.
  • To propose a multisystemic perspective to better understand adolescent sexual behavior.
  • To identify methodological limitations and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published between 1990 and 1999.

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  • Organization of findings into a multisystemic framework (self, family, extrafamilial systems).
  • Analysis of methodological issues within the existing body of research.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified numerous correlates of adolescent sexual risk-taking across individual, familial, and social domains.
    • Highlighted the complexity of adolescent sexual behavior, necessitating a broader perspective.
    • Discussed limitations in current research methodologies.

    Conclusions:

    • A multisystemic framework offers a more robust approach to understanding and addressing adolescent sexual risk.
    • Future research should adopt broader perspectives and address methodological challenges.
    • Findings have implications for practitioners developing interventions to reduce adolescent sexual risk behaviors.