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/10.1111/1532-7795.1301003Keyword(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