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Adolescent Sexuality

Published on Feb 23, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Adolescent Sexuality

Chapter 6
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Risk Factors

  • Early sexual activity is related to risky behaviors.
  • Context matters: SES, ethnicity, family, school, sports, peers
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Sexual Minorities

  • Biological basis
  • Early critical period
  • Genetic influences
  • Childhood behavior patterns
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Developmental Pathways

Discrimination, Bias and Violence

Homophobia
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Problematic Sexual Outcomes

  • Pregnancy
  • STI's
  • Forcible Sexual Behavior and Harrassment
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Sexual Literacy

  • Sources of information
  • Cognitive factors
  • Sex education in schools
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