Parental Perspectives on Sources of Sex Information for Young People

Abstract Purpose To examine parental perspectives toward sources of sex information. Methods Interviews were conducted with 1605 parents. Results Most parents indicated that youth should receive information from their parents; however, in reality, believe they obtain most of their information from f...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2011-07, Vol.49 (1), p.87-89
Main Authors: Lagus, Kathryn Allen, B.A, Bernat, Debra H., Ph.D, Bearinger, Linda H., Ph.D., M.S, Resnick, Michael D., Ph.D, Eisenberg, Marla E., Sc.D., M.P.H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Couple and family
Developmental psychology
Female
Friends
Friendship
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Mass Media
Middle Aged
Minnesota
Parents
Parents - psychology
Pediatrics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Sex Education
Sex Information
Social psychology
Young people
Youth
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To examine parental perspectives toward sources of sex information. Methods Interviews were conducted with 1605 parents. Results Most parents indicated that youth should receive information from their parents; however, in reality, believe they obtain most of their information from friends and the media. Conclusion Nearly all parents want young people to receive information about sex from their parents.
ISSN:1054-139X
1879-1972
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.10.007