The purpose of this study was to move beyond a sexual risk framework to investigate the
possible associations among three sex-positive constructs for adolescents: their sexual self …

Adolescence is a crucial period for the development of the sexual self-concept. While
existing research shows that adolescents' sexual self-concept varies, few studies have …

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 …

This study examined the associations between sexual self-concept (sexual esteem and
sexual anxiety) and sexual self-efficacy (situational and resistive) in a sample of 388 high …

Background Sexual communication between partners is associated with safer sex
behaviours, including condom use among adolescents. Several studies have found a …

Developing a sexual self-concept is an important developmental task of adolescence;
however, little empirical evidence describes this development, nor how these changes are …

The vast majority of research to date on adolescent sexuality, particularly that of adolescent
girls, has focused exclusively on HIV/STI and unintended pregnancy risk behaviour. Even …

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 …

One theoretical concept that has received modest attention in contemporary sexuality
research is the sexual self, particularly focusing on sexual self-concept (SSC). While …

Aim. The purpose of this study was to test a model of sexual self‐concept and sexual risk
cognition affecting sexual communication in Taiwanese adolescents. Background. Parent …