Download or read book African American Adolescents Parental Peer and Partner Relationships and Sexual Risk written by Mercedes M. Morales-Aleman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Romance and Sex in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood written by Alan Booth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic edition top scholars in family research examine the nature and origin of adolescents’ contemporary patterns of sexual and romantic relationships, from the evolutionary roots of these behaviors to policies and programs that represent best practices for addressing these issues in schools and communities. The text offers interdisciplinary expertise from scholars of psychology, social work, sociology, demography, economics, human development and family studies, and public policy. Adolescents and young adults today face very different choices about family formation than did their parents’ generation, given such societal changes as the rise in cohabitation, the increase in divorce rates, and families having fewer children. This book examines these demographic trends and provides a backdrop against which adolescents and emerging adults form and maintain romantic and sexual relationships. This book addresses such questions as: *What are the ways in which early family and peer relationships give rise to romantic relationships in the late adolescent and early adult years? *How do early romantic and sexual relationships influence individuals’ subsequent development and life choices, including family formation? *To what extent are current trends in romantic and sexual relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood problematic for individuals, families, and communities, and what are the most effective ways to address these issues at the level of practice, program, and policy? Ideal as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on interpersonal (romantic) relationships, adolescent development, human sexuality, couples and/or family and conflict, sociology of children and youth, family therapy taught in human development and family studies, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, sociology, communications, and human sexuality this book also appreciated by researchers and clinicians/counselors who work with families and adolescents.

Download or read book An Exploration of the Ecological Context of Low income Urban African American Adolescent Sexual Risk written by Shakiera T. Causey and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Health disparities research has indicated that urban, low-income African-American adolescents experience ecological and contextual factors like community violence, socioeconomic status, and limited sexual health knowledge which contribute to high rates of sexual risk among urban African American adolescents. However, protective factors like parental monitoring and parent-adolescent communication about sex may decrease sexual risk among this urban teen population. A sample of 1,102 African American adolescents aged 13-17 from urban Midwestern high schools were included in this study. The current study hypothesized that: (1) parent-adolescent communication about sex would be positively associated with adolescent sexual health knowledge, (2) there would be a significant negative association between parental monitoring and adolescent sexual risk, (3) both parental monitoring and parent-adolescent communication about sex would be negatively associated with adolescent sexual risk and (4) there would be gender differences in parental monitoring, (5) and parent-adolescent communication about sex. Results indicated no significant association between sexual health knowledge and parent-adolescent communication about sex or parental monitoring. Findings indicated a significant negative association between parental monitoring and adolescent sexual risk, with the association being stronger for boys than girls. There was a significant negative association between sexual health knowledge and adolescent sexual risk. Implications suggest that parental monitoring has greater influence on sexual risk in African American adolescents and thus, is more of a protective factor than parent-adolescent communication about sex."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

Download or read book Romantic Relationships and Sexuality in Adolescence and Young Adulthood written by Daphne van de Bongardt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romantic relationship formation and the engagement in sexual behaviors are normative and salient developmental tasks for adolescents and young adults. These developmental tasks are increasingly viewed from an ecological perspective, thus as strongly embedded in different social contexts, including the proximal social domains of parents, peers, and partners. This volume brings together seven recent empirical studies on adolescents’ and young adults’ romantic relationships and sexuality in the context of relationships with parents, peers, and partners. In this editorial introduction, we describe two important recent changes in the theoretical perspectives on emerging romantic relationships and sexual activity: from risky behaviors to normative tasks, and from individual to contextualized processes. We then discuss recent advances in empirical research on romantic relationships and sexuality of adolescents and young adults. After that, we review the seven studies in this volume, and discuss the contributions of these studies to the existing literature. Finally, we discuss directions for future research regarding how to further incorporate the interrelational perspective in empirical research on these topics, and how to bridge the gap between the research fields on romantic relationships and sexuality. This book was originally published as a special issue of the European Journal of Developmental Psychology.

Download or read book The Handbook of Sexuality in Close Relationships written by John H. Harvey and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editor’s bring together major scholars from the diversity of fields working on close relationship topics to examine past contributions and new directions in sexuality. The emphasis is on theoretical integration and stimulation, methodological r

Download or read book African Americans at Risk 2 volumes written by Glenn L. Starks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With all of the progress African Americans have made, they still face many risks that threaten the entire race or place segments in jeopardy of survival. This work examines the widespread problem and suggests solutions. This two-volume set examines the issues and policies that put African Americans at risk in our culture today, utilizing the most recent research from scholars in the field to provide not only objective, encyclopedic information, but also varying viewpoints to encourage critical thinking. The entries comprehensively document how African Americans are treated differently, have more negative outcomes in the same situations than other races, and face risks due to issues inherent in their past or current social and economic conditions. Care is taken to note distinctions between subgroups and not further a "blanket approach" to the diverse members of this minority population. Intended for members of the African American community; societal scholars; students in the fields of health, social studies, and public policy; as well as general readers, this work will provide readers with a deeper understanding of key components affecting the lives of African Americans today.

Download or read book What s Romance Got to Do with It written by Senna Lee Towner and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban African American adolescents exhibit high levels of risk behavior, disproportionately high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and are at risk for acquiring Human Immunodefiency Virus (HIV). To date, interventions that address the high rates of STIs in this population demonstrate only moderate efficacy. As researchers strive to develop more effective interventions, social-ecological factors and developmental and gender issues are being considered. This study aimed to provide insight into the gendered characteristics of heterosexual urban African American adolescents' romantic relationships, and how these characteristics impact condom use. From a developmental standpoint, sexuality and romance are a normal part of adolescence. Thus, STI/HIV prevention targeted at urban African American youth can be improved if it considers romantic relationship dynamics, and how they influence sexual health behaviors including condom use. To this end, the current study examined the interconnection among interpersonal relationship factors including monogamy, commitment, trust, and respect, as well as intrapersonal relationship factors including gender and relationship history. Furthermore, this study examined how these inter- and intrapersonal factors impact youths' condom use behaviors. This research was guided by the existing literature, theoretical frameworks (i.e., the ecological perspective on health, Rusbult and Buunk's commitment theory, and Rotenberg and colleagues' trust framework), and the "directed perspective" (i.e., lens theory). A qualitative methodological approach was employed to collect data from 52 heterosexual, sexually experienced, African American adolescents (20 females; 32 males) ranging from 15-17 years in age at the time of enrollment. These youth resided in low-income neighborhoods of two large cities in the United States. Data from semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. Data analysis took place in four primary stages including: (a) development of case summaries; (b) development and refinement of codes and a codebook, and organization of data using matrices; (c) content analysis and reliability checks; and (d) reviews and critiques by, and discussions with, other research team members. Numerous themes and subthemes that provide insight into the multifaceted characteristics of urban African American adolescents' romantic relationships emerged. Findings show that study participants' romantic relationships were indeed characterized by gender-specific beliefs and behaviors, but that some beliefs and behaviors were similar across gender. For instance, males and females alike acknowledged positive feelings towards monogamy, trust, and respect, and they considered these dynamics as closely linked. That is, males and females viewed monogamy as indicative of commitment, and monogamous and committed relationships were those that were trusting and respectful. Youths' relationship experiences, however, contradicted their ideals to a great extent. For instance, despite the finding that males held positive perceptions of monogamy, they often engaged in multiple partnerships. This finding that shows young African American males often engage in multiple partnerships corroborates other research. Furthermore, these data provide insight into the social pressures experienced by urban African American males that encourage them to engage in multiple partnerships and remain uncommitted. According to the current findings, males' multiple partnerships set in motion a breakdown in relationship dynamics (i.e., lack of commitment, mistrust, disrespect), and thus youth experienced less-than ideal romantic relationships. Adolescents' less-than ideal experiences subsequently impacted their current and future romantic relationship beliefs and expectations. For instance, because males were frequently non-monogamous, females did not commonly express commitment to or trust in males. Despite this, only a few females talked about breaking up with a partner whom they mistrusted. Males, on the other hand, considered being monogamous and committed when they had negative experiences with being in multiple, uncommitted sexual partnerships. In addition, relationship dynamics, most noticeably trust (although trust was intricately linked to monogamy, commitment, and respect), impacted condom use. Although adolescents considered condom use important, males and females considered not using condoms when they were with a partner whom they trusted was monogamous and free from STIs. Furthermore, some male respondents talked about the need to balance the protection that condoms provided with the pleasure experienced when not using them. With casual and mistrusted partners, safety tended to take precedence; with more serious and trusted partners, pleasure tended to take precedence. Finally, these data elicited gender similarities and differences related to romantic respect perceptions. Across gender, respect was thought to be an important dynamic in romantic relationships, and one closely related to monogamy, commitment, and trust. Because beliefs about respect were interrelated with beliefs about other relationship dynamics that impacted condom use, respect may also impact condom use. The findings of this study suggest that youth have an understanding about how to develop healthy romantic relationships in adolescence and, in turn, healthy romantic relationships in adulthood. That said, respondents had little to no experience with being in healthy relationships. These study findings can help guide future research, and inform sexual health interventions. For example, investigators should explore further males' belief that monogamy is positive, as this belief frequently contradicted their related behavior (i.e., males often had multiple sexual partners). Finally, future interventions, including dyadic-level interventions, should focus on the dynamics of relationships. In doing so, the efficacy of STI/HIV prevention efforts targeted at African American youth may be enhanced.

Download or read book Adolescent Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior written by Paul Florsheim and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003-07-18 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developmental and clinical researchers have only just discovered the phenomenon of adolescent romance as a topic of serious scientific inquiry. This discovery may be related to the overwhelming evidence that adult romantic relationships are failing at alarming rates. Dramatic increases in the rates of divorce, out of wedlock childbirth, and relationship violence lead to questions about the developmental precursors of romantic love and commitment. What's wrong with love and can it be fixed? This book brings together a diverse group of experts from various disciplines to address a serious gap in the understanding of adolescent development. Part I focuses on romantic relations and sexual behavior from the perspective of normative adolescent development. Part II centers on high-risk adolescents and Part III explores the practical implications of current theory and research for clinicians, educators, and health administrators. Together the chapters in this integrative and clinically useful book lay a foundation for understanding how adolescents successfully navigate the tumultuous waters of young love.

Download or read book Risky Sex Among African American Adolescents written by Alyssa Lauren Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risky sexual behavior continues to be a public health concern in the United States and studying its antecedents remains an important research endeavor. Utilizing longitudinal data from a sample (N=279) of African American youth and their families, this study examines the relationship between experiences of economic pressure in early adolescence and risky sexual behavior in late adolescence through the processes indicated in the Family Stress Model. Results showed significant relationships between economic pressure, primary and secondary caregiver depression, caregiver conflict, and hostile, inattentive parenting in early adolescence, consistent with the Family Stress Model. Hostile, inattentive parenting positively predicted risky sexual behavior in late adolescence, showing an indirect relationship between economic pressure and risky sexual behavior. Finally, no gender differences in the relationships outlined in this model were observed. This research has important implications for sexual health and prevention programs aimed at reducing risky sexual behavior among adolescents.

Download or read book Individual Parental and Peer Influences Associated with Risky Sexual Behaviors Among African American Adolescents written by Chisina T. Kapungu and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Parents Peers and Risky Sexual Behavior in Rural African American Adolescents written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Feminist Family Studies written by Sally A. Lloyd and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Feminist Family Studies presents the important theories, methodologies, and practices in feminist family studies. The editors showcase feminist family scholarship, providing both a retrospective and a prospective overview of the field and creating a scholarly forum for interpretation and dissemination of feminist work.

Download or read book Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Adolescents written by David A. Wolfe and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systematic, authoritative, and timely, this is an outstanding reference and text for anyone working with or studying adolescents. More than 50 leading experts comprehensively review current knowledge on adolescent externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, developmental disorders, personality and health-related disorders, gender identity and sexual disorders, and maltreatment and trauma. Chapters identify the core features of each disorder; explore its etiology, course, and outcome; address diagnostic issues specific to adolescents; and describe effective assessment and treatment approaches. The book also provides an integrative conceptual framework for understanding both healthy and maladaptive adolescent development.

Download or read book Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases written by Sevgi O. Aral and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before AIDS, the role of behavioral interventions in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases was acknowledged in text books and journals but rarely promoted effectively in public health practice. This book addresses the complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education, and the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment.

Download or read book Ebook Adolescence written by Steinberg and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2016-04-16 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebook: Adolescence

Download or read book Peer Pressure and Risky Sexual Behavior in African American Adolescents written by Allyse D. Sturdivant and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Association of Ethnic Identity on Sexual Activity Among a Sample of African American Adolescents written by Angelina Marie Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to explore ethnic identity as a protective factor against sexual activity among a sample of African American adolescents. The study sample consisted of 1084 African American adolescents who were administered a survey comprised of questions about their health, risk behaviors, and their backgrounds. The variables examined were sexual intercourse, ethnic identity, parent-child communication regarding specific topics, mother-adolescent conflict and negative communication. The study also examined family structure, educational aspirations, attitudes about sex, self-esteem, refusal skills, lifetime substance use, perceived peer lifetime sexual behavior, age and gender. Analyses conducted examined the relationship between sexual activity and the independent variables as well as associations between two nominal variables. Relationships between interval/ratio variables were investigated. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to assess whether the relationship between ethnic identity and lifetime sexual intercourse persisted, controlling for individual, family, and social factors. The findings indicate ethnic identity, and individual, family, and peer factors were related to lifetime sexual intercourse. The effects were stronger for substance use and the influence of peers on sexual behavior. When taking into account the other individual, family, and peer factors, the relationship between ethnic identity and lifetime sexual intercourse was non-significant. Additionally, ethnic identity did not moderate the risk factors explored in this study. Gender differences are clearly delineated in the study with more males having sexual intercourse than females. The results of this study recommend multifaceted interventions that begin as early as elementary school and involve families, schools, communities, and organizations working to promote responsible sexual behavior of adolescents. In addition, the findings of other studies provide support for intervention programs that facilitate the development of ethnic identity, such as youth mentoring programs with a focus on Rites of Passage programs. Interventions should also be developed to include peer groups that are comprised of friends, because of the influence peers have on sexual activity and the engagement in other risk behaviors such as substance use.-- Abstract.