To review research examining the influence of “connectedness” on adolescent sexual and
reproductive health (ASRH). Connectedness, or bonding, refers to the emotional attachment …

PURPOSE: To better understand why adolescents initiate sexual activity at early ages, we
conducted a systematic literature review guided by eight key elements outlined in an …

This new edition of the bestselling text, Nurturing Natures, provides an indispensable
synthesis of the latest scientific knowledge about children's emotional development …

The present meta-analysis studies the relations of pubertal timing and status with sexual
behavior and sexual risk behavior among youth aged 10.5–22.4 years. We included …

Despite the literature's focus on (hetero) sexual initiation, little is known about the degree to
which young people are satisfied by their first vaginal intercourse experience, let alone the …

METHODS: Data from a nationally representative survey that included 7,692 sexually active
South African youth aged 1 5-24 were used to assess characteristics related to sexual debut …

PURPOSE: To examine the relationships of demographics, parenting, and vaccine attitudes
with the acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine or to the intent to vaccinate …

Objectives Acceptance of sexual and reproductive health as fundamental to the sustainable
development of societies has allowed for creation of new reproductive health programmes …

Introduction Women with a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) have high rates of
depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sexual problems in adulthood. Aim We tested …

CONTEXT: Effective STD and pregnancy prevention efforts should benefit from knowledge
of what motivates adolescents to have sex. Positive motivations, and how they differ by …