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Peer reviewedDembo, Myron H.; Lundell, Beverly – Adolescence, 1979
The purposes of this paper are to explore the major reasons for limited contraception practices for improving sex education. Three areas are identified for discussion: lack of information, cognitive-emotional development, and acceptance of sexuality. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedGordon, Courtney P. – Adolescence, 1996
Presents a broadly based theory of adolescent decision making including all the necessary components of the subject: cognitive development, social and psychological factors, and cultural and societal influences. This theory is then applied to the problem of preventing early pregnancy at an inner-city high school. Asserts that similar programs…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Decision Making
