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Intergenerational Transmission of Communication About Sexual Health Topics: A Cross-Sectional Triad Study
Hayley Poffenberger1, Hannah Randall1, Gladys Lopez Castaneda1
1Department of Public Health, Brigham Young University.
Journal of Sex Research
|November 4, 2025
Summary
Open communication about sexual health between parents and children is increasing across generations. This intergenerational dialogue positively impacts social and emotional wellness for young adults and grandparents.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Parent-child communication regarding sexual health is linked to decreased sexual risk-taking behaviors in adolescents.
- Limited research exists on the intergenerational transmission of sexual health communication within families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate generational differences in comfort levels discussing sexual health.
- To examine the association between these conversations and social/emotional wellness across generations.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 132 family triads (grandparent, parent, young adult).
- Participants completed surveys on sexual health communication and social/emotional wellness.
- Multiple linear regression analysis used, controlling for demographic variables.
Main Results:
- Young adults reported more sexual health communication than older generations.
- Parental comfort discussing sexual health positively correlated with young adults' reported communication.
- Comfort in discussing sexual health was positively associated with one's own parents having had such conversations.
Conclusions:
- Sexual health discussions are becoming more normalized across generations.
- Increased parent-child sexual health communication may enhance social/emotional wellness in subsequent generations.
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