Parental communication and youth sexual behaviour

Journal of Adolescence - Tập 30 Số 3 - Trang 449-466 - 2007
Cheryl B. Aspy1, Sara K. Vesely2, Roy F. Oman2, Sharon Rodine3, LaDonna Marshall3, Kenneth R. McLeroy4
1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 900 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
2College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
3Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy, 420 N.W. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA
4School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M University, 3000 Briarcrest, Suite 300, Bryant, TX 77802, USA

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ABSTRACTThe role of parental communication and instruction concerning sexual behaviour were studied in a community‐based sample of 1083 youth aged 13–17 (mean age of 15 years; 51% girls, 49% White). The Youth Asset Survey was administered along with items measuring demographics and youth risk behaviours. After controlling for demographic factors, multivariate analysis revealed that youth were much less likely to have initiated sexual intercourse if their parents taught them to say no, set clear rules, talked about what is right and wrong and about delaying sexual activity. If youth were sexually active, they were more likely to use birth control if taught at home about delaying sexual activity and about birth control. Having only one sexual partner was associated with having an adult role model who supports abstinence, being taught at home about birth control, and being taught at home how to say no. If parents reported talking with youth about birth control and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, youth were significantly more likely to use birth control. Our conclusion is that parents have the opportunity and ability to influence their children's sexual behaviour decisions.

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Journal of Adolescence

Tập 30 Số 3

449-466

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