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Intercourse debut age: poor resources, problem behavior, or romantic appeal? a population-based longitudinal study.

Willy Pedersen1, Sven Ove Samuelsen, Lars Wichstrom

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Oslo, Box 1096, 0317 Blindern, Oslo, Norway. willy.pedersen@sosiologi.uio.no.

Journal of Sex Research
|January 22, 2004
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Predictors of early sexual activity include poor social resources and problem behaviors. A positive self-concept, particularly romantic appeal for boys, also influences early intercourse debut, suggesting new prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Early intercourse debut is linked to poor social resources and problem behaviors.
  • Previous research has not extensively explored self-concept and social acceptance factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of self-concept and social acceptance in early intercourse debut.
  • To identify predictors of early sexual activity in a population-based sample.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study followed 1399 Norwegians over 7 years.
  • Multivariate Cox-regression techniques were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Early intercourse debut correlated with a broader range of problem behaviors, including early alcohol use and conduct issues.

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  • A positive self-concept, specifically in romantic appeal, predicted early intercourse debut in boys.

    • Conclusions:

    • Self-concept, particularly romantic appeal for boys, is a significant predictor of early sexual activity.
    • Findings suggest implications for targeted prevention programs and further research into psychosocial factors.