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DOCN M94A2205
TI The development of the adolescent sexual self.
DT 9412
AU Buzwell S; Rosenthal D; La Trobe University, Australia.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):357 (abstract no. PD0035). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370370
AB OBJECTIVE: Adolescents are thought to vary considerably in how they
conceptualise their sexual selves. However, very little research has
investigated what sexual styles exist within the adolescent population,
and researchers have yet to consider how these styles may change over
time. The current study identified the sexual styles that were present
in one sample of adolescents and examined whether these styles were
stable over time. The study also examined what influence these sexual
styles had on sexual activity and sexual risk-taking. METHODS: The
sample consisted of male and female senior secondary school students (n
= 470). The students answered a questionnaire regarding their
perceptions of their sexual self efficacy, sexual self esteem, sexual
attitudes, sexual activity and sexual risk taking. Over six months later
a follow up survey was completed by the majority (n = 440) of students.
RESULTS: A cluster analysis revealed that there were five sexual styles
evident in the sample at Time 1. The styles were named Sexually
Idealistic, Unassured, Competent, Adventurous and Driven, and varied in
their composition of gender, age, and sexual experience. At Time 2 the
same clusters of styles were present. However, it was found that for
some teens cluster membership had altered, indicating a change over
time. In addition, some styles predicted sexual risk taking. DISCUSSION
AND CONCLUSIONS: This study has shown that adolescents may vary in their
sexual styles. The findings also suggested that adolescents may need to
progress through a number of stages before developing a firm conception
of their sexual self. In addition, the research indicated that some
sexual styles predicted sexual risk taking, indicating that these sexual
styles have important influences on behaviour, and suggesting that
certain styles might be more at risk than others.
DE Adolescence *Adolescent Psychology Female Human Male *Psychosexual
Development Sex Behavior MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).