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Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Adolescent Development
  • Sexuality Research

Background:

  • Adolescent sexual development is shaped by multiple factors including family, culture, and societal systems.
  • Families are a key social institution influencing child and adolescent rearing.
  • Existing research often overlooks the comprehensive role of family dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate family theory and research into adolescent sexual development studies.
  • To provide sexuality researchers with a family-centered framework.
  • To highlight how family perspectives enrich the understanding of adolescent sexual development.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review approach was employed.
  • Insights from family theory and research were mapped onto adolescent sexual development.
  • A critical, intersectional theoretical framework was utilized, focusing on family structure, process, and context.

Main Results:

  • Diverse family structures and transitions impact adolescent sexual development.
  • Family processes, especially sexual communication, are significantly influenced by family structure.
  • Both family structure and process are embedded within broader intersectional and cultural contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Family perspectives are essential for a holistic understanding of adolescent sexual development.
  • Future research should incorporate family structure, process, and context.
  • Integrating family dynamics can enhance sexuality research across diverse fields.