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First coitus for adolescents: understanding why and when

E Alexander1, J Hickner

  • 1Department of Family Practice, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1315, USA.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Sociology of Sexuality
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Examined correlates of sexual initiation among adolescents.
  • Investigated adolescent reasons for initiating or postponing coitus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand adolescent sexual decision-making.
  • To explore the influence of peer behavior on early sexual activity.

Main Methods:

  • Private questionnaires administered to 218 adolescents (aged 13-18).
  • Explored reasons for sexual decisions and peer influence.

Main Results:

  • Perception of peer sexual behavior correlated with coitus initiation in younger teens.
  • Reasons for intercourse included active choice and loss of control; reasons for postponement included fear of pregnancy/STDs, lack of readiness, and social sanctions.
  • Morality was rarely cited as a reason for postponement.

Conclusions:

  • Sexuality education should address teen questions, peer pressure resistance, and competence.
  • Health educators should help older teens assess readiness, prioritize safe sexual expression, and improve communication skills.

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