Regulatory focus theory contends that when making decisions people are either more
inclined to focus on avoiding negative consequences (more prevention-focused) or …

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

ABSTRACT The Sexuality Scale is an instrument which evaluates what people think and
how they feel about their own sexuality through three components: Sexual Self-Esteem …

Numerous studies examining parent–teen communication about sex (PTCS) have focused
on reproductive and sexual health information (ie, pregnancy, physical development …

Abstract Purpose of Review For decades, researchers have been examining the correlates,
outcomes, and contexts related to sexual debut. Early inquiries employed mostly …

Objectives. To examine the mechanisms of the association between age of sexual initiation
and adult health. Methods. Data from the Seattle Social Development Project (n= 808), in …

Based on more than ten years of research, Motivational Interviewing With Couples provides
a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations, processes, and strategies …

Little research on adolescents has examined developmentally normative facets of sexuality
that are not obviously linked to physical health. The purpose of this secondary data analysis …

Abstract Background Early adolescence (ages 10–14) is a critical period of physical,
cognitive, social and emotional development, which affect sexual and reproductive health …

While an overwhelming majority of people in the USA support some form of school-based
sexual education, the specific content and context for that instruction varies widely, making it …