A bioecological analysis of risk and protective factors associated with early sexual intercourse of young adolescents
Microsystem risk and protective factors associated with early sexual intercourse among low-income adolescents were assessed using bioecological theory and a risk and resiliency framework. Waves 1 and 2 of Welfare, Children and Families: A Three-City Study were used (N = 984, 10-14 years). Findings showed age, gender, race, two-parent households, separated households, households where the mother formed a union between waves, transitioning onto welfare between waves, and delinquency increased the odds that adolescents were sexually active. Protective factors for early sexual activity included maternal education and father involvement. Risk factors for early sexual debut were age, gender, race, two-parent households, separated households, and delinquency. A protective factor for early sexual debut was maternal education. Findings differed by gender, race, and race * gender. Policy implications include increasing social and human capital among low-income mothers to promote family stability and providing diversified sexual education programs due to gender differences.
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2009
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Authors: | Jordahl, Tina ; Lohman, Brenda J. |
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Children and Youth Services Review. - Elsevier, ISSN 0190-7409. - Vol. 31.2009, 12, p. 1272-1282
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Subject: | Early sexual intercourse Low-income Adolescents Risks Protective factors Welfare | Children and Families: A Three-City study Policy |
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