Adolescent Sexuality Research:

Authors

  • Mark S. Benson Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Jennifer Parker University of South Carolina at Spartansburg
  • Christopher M. Habben Friends University, Kansas City
  • Angela J. Huebner Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Keywords:

abstinence, contraception, sexuality, pregnancy, child and youth care work

Abstract

This review of the literature on adolescent sexuality is organ­ized around professional practices. The review covers a wide range of behaviors related to adolescent sexuality including peer relations, abstinence, sexuality, intercourse, contraception, and pregnancy. The paper advances three levels of adolescent sexual involvement: (a) romantic, (b) intimate, and (c) sexual. Within these three levels, practices are presented that relate to the adolescent's level of sexual development. The practices relate to the promotion of healthy intimacy and sexuality and to the prevention behaviors such as abstinence and contraception.

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Published

2003-11-01

How to Cite

Benson, M. S., Parker, J. ., Habben, C. M., & Huebner, A. J. (2003). Adolescent Sexuality Research:. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 18, 115–129. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/354

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