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Adolescent sexuality: elements and genesis.

M S Calderone

    Pediatrics
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Human sexuality emerges independently in utero around 17 weeks gestation. Positive sexual socialization requires supportive attitudes from parents, society, and professionals, crucial for healthy development and preventing abuse.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Human Sexuality Studies

    Background:

    • Human sexuality develops independently from the reproductive system.
    • Understanding the onset and evolution of sexuality is key to adolescent development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the onset of human sexuality as a distinct functioning system.
    • To explore factors influencing positive sexual socialization.
    • To discuss childhood sexuality research and its implications for preventing sexual abuse.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing global research on childhood sexuality.
    • Analysis of developmental stages across body, mind, and sexuality.
    • Examination of parental, societal, and professional attitudes.

    Main Results:

    • Male sexuality functions independently by 17 weeks gestation.
    • Sexual socialization is influenced by multiple stakeholder attitudes.
    • Childhood sexuality research highlights potential long-term impacts and abuse prevention strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • A paradigm shift is needed in how infancy and early childhood sexuality are viewed, nurtured, and protected.
    • Supportive environments are crucial for healthy sexual development.
    • Proactive measures are essential to address and prevent childhood sexual abuse.

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