Factors Influencing Sexuality in Late Adolescence: A Qualitative Study on Heterosexual Adolescents' Perspectives

(1) Background: Sexuality is influenced by the school, family, and social contexts. All of these play a crucial role in promoting adolescents' sexual health and well-being. However, little is known about the factors that have an impact on sexuality in late adolescence. The aim of this study was...

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Published in:Healthcare (Basel) 2023-11, Vol.11 (23), p.3032
Main Authors: Fernández-Medina, Isabel María, Ramal-Gea, Miguel Angel, Ruíz-Fernández, María Dolores, Granero-Molina, José, Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María Del Mar, Ventura-Miranda, María Isabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescence
Child development
Data analysis
Data collection
Gender identity
Heterosexuality
Interviews
Intimacy
Peers
Personal relationships
Qualitative research
Sex education
Sexual behavior
Sexual orientation
Sexuality
Sexually transmitted diseases
Social aspects
Social networks
STD
Teenagers
Well being
Young adults
Youth
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Summary:(1) Background: Sexuality is influenced by the school, family, and social contexts. All of these play a crucial role in promoting adolescents' sexual health and well-being. However, little is known about the factors that have an impact on sexuality in late adolescence. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the perspectives of late adolescents on the factors that influence their sexual lives. (2) Methods: A qualitative study with a descriptive design was carried out. Thirteen interviews were conducted. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and categorized into themes and subthemes. (3) Results: The results of our study offer support for the importance of sexual aspects in the lives of late adolescents who identify as heterosexual. (4) Conclusions: The most influential environments in late adolescent sexuality are the social, family, school, and peer contexts.
ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare11233032