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Adolescent sexuality: values, morality and decision making.

A M Juhasz1, M Sonnenshein-Schneider

  • 1Loyola University of Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1987
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This study explores adolescent sexual development by examining influences on decision-making in 500 teens. Findings link individual traits to the importance of various factors in shaping sexual choices and moral development.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Moral Development

Background:

  • Theoretical framework for morality and value formation.
  • Contextualizes adolescent sexual and cognitive development.
  • Examines influences on adolescent sexual decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Analyze data from 500 adolescents (ages 13-19) on sexual decision influences.
  • Interpret relationships between individual characteristics and perceived influences.
  • Connect findings to theories of value structure and moral development.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of morality and values.
  • Empirical study of adolescent sexual decision influences.
  • Statistical analysis of survey data from 500 participants.
Keywords:
Adolescent PregnancyAdolescentsAdolescents, FemaleAdolescents, MaleAge FactorsAmericasBehaviorDecision MakingDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsFertilityMotivationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPremarital Sex BehaviorPsychological FactorsReproductive BehaviorResearch ReportSex BehaviorSex RoleSocial BehaviorSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusUnited StatesValue OrientationWomen's StatusYouth

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Main Results:

  • Identified key influences on adolescent sexual decisions.
  • Demonstrated relationships between individual characteristics and influence salience.
  • Interpreted findings within a framework of value structure and moral progression.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent sexual decision-making is influenced by a complex interplay of individual factors and external influences.
  • Understanding value formation and moral development is crucial for interpreting adolescent sexual behavior.
  • The study provides insights into the psychological and social factors shaping teen sexual choices.