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Adolescent sexuality and issues in contraception.

R T Brown1, B A Cromer, R Fischer

  • 1Division of Adolescent Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This review examines physiologic, psychologic, and cultural factors affecting adolescent sexuality. Understanding these influences is key to addressing the outcomes of sexual expression in teens.

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Area of Science:

  • Human sexuality research
  • Adolescent development
  • Socio-cultural studies

Background:

  • Human sexuality is shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and cultural factors.
  • Adolescence is a critical period for sexual development and expression.
  • Societal norms and individual experiences significantly impact sexual behaviors and attitudes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted influences on human sexuality.
  • To explore how adolescents express their sexuality.
  • To analyze the consequences of adolescent sexual expression.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on human sexuality.
  • Analysis of developmental psychology and sociology studies.

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  • Synthesis of findings on adolescent sexual behaviors and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Physiologic factors (e.g., hormones, physical maturation) play a foundational role.
    • Psychologic factors (e.g., identity, emotions, cognition) mediate sexual expression.
    • Cultural and social contexts (e.g., norms, media, family) significantly shape sexual attitudes and behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • A holistic understanding of adolescent sexuality requires integrating physiologic, psychologic, and cultural perspectives.
    • Interventions addressing adolescent sexual health must consider these diverse influences.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the complex interactions between these factors and their long-term consequences.