The Influence of Female and Male Risk on the Occurrence of Sexual Intercourse Within Adolescent Relationships

Citation

Cleveland, H. H. (2003). The Influence of Female and Male Risk on the Occurrence of Sexual Intercourse Within Adolescent Relationships. Journal of Research on Adolescence. vol. 13 (1) pp. 81-112

Abstract

This study uses the characteristics of male and female partners within adolescent relationship pairs drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to predict the occurrence of intercourse within relationships. Most analyses are based on a sample of 724 relationship pairs. The sample was ethnically diverse: 56% White, 20% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 10% Asian, Pacific Islander, or Other. Male partners on average were 17.5 years in age and females were 17.0. Predictors of intercourse included virginity status when entering the relationships, desire to have sex early in relationships, family- and school-related risk indicators, attitudes regarding the pros and cons of having sex, and other risk indicators, such as delinquency and drinking. Findings demonstrate that the characteristics of both sexes influence intercourse occurrence within relationships.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1532-7795.1301003

Keyword(s)

Sexual Behavior

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Research on Adolescence

Author(s)

Cleveland, H. H.

Year Published

2003

Volume Number

13

Issue Number

1

Pages

81-112

ISSN/ISBN

1050-8392

DOI

10.1111/1532-7795.1301003

Reference ID

199