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Leonard, Kathleen Cobb; Scott-Jones, Diane – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2010
Religiosity, sexual activity, and contraception were examined via questionnaires and interviews in a diverse sample of 118 high school seniors. The majority reported religion to be important; importance and frequency ratings declined from private (e.g., prayer) to public (e.g., group activities) components of religion. Most were sexually active…
Descriptors: Contraception, Religion, Physical Health, Sexuality
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Royer, Heather R.; Keller, Mary L.; Heidrich, Susan M. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2009
The purpose of this article is to describe young adolescents' perceptions of romantic relationships, ratings of important romantic partner characteristics, and acceptability of sexual activity with romantic relationships. Fifty-seven eighth-grade participants (average age = 13.8 years) from one urban US public middle school completed an anonymous…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Attraction, Sexuality, Early Adolescents, Middle School Students