Longitudinal effects of perceived maternal approval on sexual behaviors of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) young adults

Citation

Hahm, Hyeouk; Lee, Jiaha; Zerden, Lisa; Ozonoff, Al; Amodeo, Maryann; & Adkins, Chris (2008). Longitudinal effects of perceived maternal approval on sexual behaviors of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) young adults. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. vol. 37 (1) pp. 74-84

Abstract

Data were obtained from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to examine the longitudinal association between Asian and Pacific Islander (API) adolescents’ perceptions of maternal approval of their sexual activity and contraception use, and four sexual outcomes during young adulthood. The study includes a nationally representative sample of 1,195 API adolescents. Logistic regression analyses were used to estimate the associations between predictors (Wave I) and outcomes (Wave III), controlling for covariates. API adolescents who perceived that their mothers approved of their sexual activities were more likely to have engaged in sex before age 15, contracted HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, had multiple sex partners, and paid money for sex during young adulthood. Findings highlight the need for parent–adolescent communication and parental involvement in preventing negative sexual health outcomes among API adolescents transitioning to young adulthood.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-007-9234-y

Keyword(s)

Sexual Behavior Sexual Behavior

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Author(s)

Hahm, Hyeouk
Lee, Jiaha
Zerden, Lisa
Ozonoff, Al
Amodeo, Maryann
Adkins, Chris

Year Published

2008

Volume Number

37

Issue Number

1

Pages

74-84

DOI

10.1007/s10964-007-9234-y

Reference ID

840