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Self-esteem and sexual permissiveness.

E S Herold, M S Goodwin

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    High self-esteem in single adolescent females is linked to greater acceptance of affectionate premarital sex. This finding supports the social deviance model, showing self-esteem influences sexual attitudes based on cultural norms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent sexual behavior is influenced by complex psychosocial factors.
    • Understanding the interplay between self-esteem and sexual permissiveness is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • Cultural norms significantly moderate psychological effects on sexual decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between self-esteem and various dimensions of sexual permissiveness among single adolescent females.
    • To examine how cultural norms, specifically regarding premarital sex, influence this relationship.
    • To assess the impact of self-esteem on sexual initiative and guilt.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey administered to 486 single females aged 13-20.
    • Participants recruited from birth control centers in Ontario.
    • Data analyzed to correlate self-esteem levels with attitudes towards premarital sex and sexual behaviors.

    Main Results:

    • High self-esteem correlated with acceptance of premarital intercourse with affection.
    • Adolescents endorsing sexual abstinence (deviating from the norm) exhibited lower self-esteem.
    • No significant relationship found between self-esteem and endorsement of sex without affection or number of partners.
    • Higher self-esteem was associated with increased sexual initiative and decreased sex guilt.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-esteem's impact on sexual permissiveness is contingent upon prevailing cultural norms.
    • Findings support the social deviance model in the context of adolescent sexuality.
    • Interventions addressing adolescent sexual health should consider the role of self-esteem and cultural context.

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