Purpose Studies suggest that the quality of parent–adolescent communication about sex
uniquely predicts adolescent sexual behavior. Previous studies have relied predominantly …

This systematic review aimed to understand the effects of self-esteem on risky sexual
behavior (RSB) among adolescents and young adults. We followed the procedures outlined …

A healthy sexual self-concept that captures an understanding of the risky and the positive
aspects of sexuality is imperative to life-long well-being. Parents have a unique opportunity …

Drawing from theories of sexual development, the aim of this study was investigate whether
sexual well-being was more positive when youth reported more frequent and better quality …

Theories of health behavior posit that change is accomplished by modifying factors deemed
as mediators. A set of mediators from several theoretical models used in sexual risk …

Introduction Although sexual exploration during adolescence may be perceived as
normative, many adolescents who are sexually active are likely to engage in risky sexual …

As primary influences in children's sexual socialization, parents have the potential to help
children develop psychological sexual well-being as they model and discuss sexuality …

Various factors are associated with sexual activity in adolescence and it is important to
identify those that promote healthy and adaptive romantic and sexual development. The …

Sexual self-efficacy—the belief in one's ability to engage in desired and to refuse unwanted,
sexual activities and behaviors—is an important feature in promoting adolescent sexual …

Background Theory suggests that young women's own efficacy for sexual self-protective
behaviour is greater when they are more advanced in their cognitive autonomy, and when …