Parent–child sex communication results in the transmission of family expectations, societal
values, and role modeling of sexual health risk-reduction strategies. Parent–child sex …

Although adolescents' sexual health is generally better when parents and adolescents
communicate about sex and sexuality, researchers have found parents can be reluctant to …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

This study assessed early adolescents' sexual communication with dating partners, parents,
and best friends about six sexual health topics: condoms, birth control, sexually transmitted …

Sexual communication is a principal means of transmitting sexual values, beliefs,
expectations, and knowledge between parents and children. Although this area has …

Few studies have considered families' views about adolescents' sexual development. The
authors compared attitudes and behaviors of mothers of young people with (n= 30) and …

This study assessed mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against human
papillomavirus (HPV) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Experience with sexually …

In this paper we seek to empirically quantify the role of peer social networks in influencing
sexual behavior among adolescents. Using data of a nationally representative sample of …

This study explores the association of family process and peer influences with risk behaviors
of adolescents. A total of 805 students were recruited from secondary schools. The results …

Abstract Background In the United States, nearly half of high school students are sexually
active, and adolescents experience high rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually …