학술논문

Concept Analysis: Sexual Decision-Making in Adolescence.
Document Type
Article
Source
Nursing Forum. Apr-Jun2008, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p80-90. 11p. 2 Charts.
Subject
*TEENAGERS' sexual behavior
*DECISION making in adolescence
*INTIMACY (Psychology)
*PROBLEM solving
*COGNITIVE ability
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*UNSAFE sex
Language
ISSN
0029-6473
Abstract
TOPIC. Adolescent sexual decision-making. PURPOSE. This papers aims to clarify and explore the topic of adolescent decision-making regarding sexual activity. SOURCES. Published literature. CONCLUSIONS. Adolescent decision-making regarding the initiation or continuation of sexual activity is influenced by desire for intimacy, perceived relationship safety, problem-solving ability, cognitive ability, family and peer relationships, and concern regarding pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]