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Adolescent sexual strategies

S L Eyre1, N W Read, S G Millstein

  • 1Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94143, USA.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent males use more coercive sexual strategies, including pressure and deception, while females signal sexual availability. Both genders discuss commitment, with adolescent strategies being less complex than adult ones.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology of Gender
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Understanding adolescent sexual behavior is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Existing research often lacks detailed comparisons of male and female sexual strategies in young people.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey adolescent strategies for initiating sexual encounters.
  • To compare strategies employed by males and females.
  • To test predictions regarding adolescent strategy development and gender differences.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 153 diverse adolescents (African-American, white, Chinese-American, Mexican-American) participated.
  • A novel strategy inventory was developed and administered.
  • Mention of strategies by gender was systematically compared.
Keywords:
AdolescentsAge FactorsAmericasBehaviorCaliforniaDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPremarital Sex BehaviorResearch ReportSex BehaviorUnited StatesUrban PopulationYouth

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Main Results:

  • Significant gender differences emerged: males reported more coercive tactics (e.g., pressuring, rape) and manipulative strategies (e.g., lying, intoxication).
  • Both genders acknowledged strategies indicating commitment and investment.
  • Females reported more strategies signaling sexual availability, while adolescent strategies were less sophisticated than adult strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight the need to address coercive sexual situations and develop counterstrategies for abstinence.
  • Sexual strategies can inform condom use promotion and reinforce female preparatory behaviors.
  • Interventions should consider gender-specific approaches to adolescent sexual decision-making.