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Sexual Behavior and Motives in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Maria Graciela Espinosa Hernandez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Sexual Behavior and Motives in Emerging Adulthood written by Maria Graciela Espinosa Hernandez and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study assessed condom use and sexual decision-making in emerging adulthood. Data was drawn from the Gender & HIV Study, a longitudinal study of college students. Students completed surveys at three occasions during their first and second years of college. At Time 1 (N = 434), participants' ages ranged from 17.5 to 19.8 years (M = 18.5; SD = 0.4; 52% female). Thirty two percent identified as African American, 29% as Latino American, and 39% as European American. Study 1 examined associations between condom-related beliefs and condom use and whether relationship power and commitment moderated these associations. As predicted, most condom-related beliefs were associated with condom use. Contrary to predictions, neither power nor commitment moderated these associations. Study 2 compared emerging adults' own reasons to have sex against their perceptions of peers' motives. As predicted, students considered sexual motives that reflect specific circumstances (e.g., emotional investment with partner) in their own decision-making. In contrast, participants perceived same-sex peers' decisions to be mostly based on partner trait motives (e.g., physical appearance). Findings suggest that emerging adults perceive others' decisions as more superficial than their own. Implications for future work in emerging adults' sexuality are discussed within each paper.

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Elizabeth M. Morgan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190057009
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood written by Elizabeth M. Morgan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scientific theory is essential to research on sexuality and sexual experiences in emerging adulthood. Theory serves a number of important functions for research, including prediction and explanation. Research has often utilized theory to help enhance what we know about sexuality among those in the developmental period of emerging adulthood. In this chapter we offer a primer on theories that have been used regularly when studying sex and relationships using emerging adult samples, including Life Course Development Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Social Exchange Theory, and The Theory of Sexual Possible Selves. At the conclusion of our discussion of these theories and their role in guiding research and explaining findings on sex and sexuality, we offer theoretical directions to enhance the rigor of the use of theory in future research on sexual experiences among emerging adults"--

Sexuality in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Author : Raymond Montemayor
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462537162
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Sexuality in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood written by Raymond Montemayor and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in an engaging question-and-answer format, this accessible text synthesizes contemporary empirical research to provide a panoramic view of adolescent sexual development and behavior. The book examines sexuality as part of normative growth and development, in addition to addressing traditional problem areas such as sexual risk taking. Candid personal stories bring the theory and research to life. Topics include the precursors of adolescent sexuality in childhood; biological aspects of adolescent sexuality, including puberty and the adolescent brain; the influences of parents, peers, and the media; and gender and racial/ethnic differences in attitudes and behavior. Coverage also encompasses romantic relationships; the experiences of sexual- and gender-minority youth; sexually transmitted infections; contraception, pregnancy, and teen parenthood; cross-cultural and international research; and approaches to sex education. Pedagogical Features *Headings written as questions throughout the chapters--for example, "How common is hooking up?" and "Is coming out to parents always a good thing?" *"In Their Own Words" boxes with firsthand accounts from adolescents and young adults. *"Focus on Research" sidebars that discuss research methods, challenges, and controversies in the field. *End-of-chapter summaries and suggested readings. Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

Approach and Avoidance Sexual Motives

Author : Sandra Yanet Abarca
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book Approach and Avoidance Sexual Motives written by Sandra Yanet Abarca and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Romance and Sex in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Author : Alan Booth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317312791
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Romance and Sex in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood written by Alan Booth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic edition top scholars in family research examine the nature and origin of adolescents’ contemporary patterns of sexual and romantic relationships, from the evolutionary roots of these behaviors to policies and programs that represent best practices for addressing these issues in schools and communities. The text offers interdisciplinary expertise from scholars of psychology, social work, sociology, demography, economics, human development and family studies, and public policy. Adolescents and young adults today face very different choices about family formation than did their parents’ generation, given such societal changes as the rise in cohabitation, the increase in divorce rates, and families having fewer children. This book examines these demographic trends and provides a backdrop against which adolescents and emerging adults form and maintain romantic and sexual relationships. This book addresses such questions as: *What are the ways in which early family and peer relationships give rise to romantic relationships in the late adolescent and early adult years? *How do early romantic and sexual relationships influence individuals’ subsequent development and life choices, including family formation? *To what extent are current trends in romantic and sexual relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood problematic for individuals, families, and communities, and what are the most effective ways to address these issues at the level of practice, program, and policy? Ideal as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on interpersonal (romantic) relationships, adolescent development, human sexuality, couples and/or family and conflict, sociology of children and youth, family therapy taught in human development and family studies, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, sociology, communications, and human sexuality this book also appreciated by researchers and clinicians/counselors who work with families and adolescents.

Identity, Sexuality, and Relationships among Emerging Adults in the Digital Age

Author : Wright, Michelle F.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522518576
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Identity, Sexuality, and Relationships among Emerging Adults in the Digital Age written by Wright, Michelle F. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-12-12 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology has become ubiquitous to everyday life in modern society, and particularly in various social aspects. This has significant impacts on adolescents as they develop and make their way into adulthood. Identity, Sexuality, and Relationships among Emerging Adults in the Digital Age is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the role of digital media and its impact on identity development, behavioral formations, and the inter-personal relationships of young adults. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as self-comparison, virtual communities, and online dating, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers and professionals seeking current research on the use and impact of online social forums among progressing adults.

Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Author : Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780205892495
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood written by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps students understand how culture impacts development in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Grounded in a global cultural perspective (within and outside of the US), this text enriches the discussion with historical context and an interdisciplinary approach, including studies from fields such as anthropology and sociology, in addition to the compelling psychological research on adolescent development. This book also takes into account the period of "emerging adulthood" (ages 18-25), a term coined by the author, and an area of study for which Arnett is a leading expert. Arnett continues the fifth edition with new and updated studies, both U.S. and international. With Pearson's MyDevelopmentLab Video Series and Powerpoints embedded with video, students can experience a true cross-cultural experience. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-- for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - The new MyDevelopmentLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Students learn to think critically about the influence of culture on development with pedagogical features such as Culture Focus boxes and Historical Focus boxes. Engage Students - Arnett engages students with cross cultural research and examples throughout. MyVirtualTeen, an interactive simulation, allows students to apply the concepts they are learning to their own "virtual teen." Explore Research - "Research Focus" provides students with a firm grasp of various research methods and helps them see the impact that methods can have on research findings. Support Instructors - This program provides instructors with unbeatable resources, including video embedded PowerPoints and the new MyDevelopmentLab that includes cross-cultural videos and MyVirtualTeen, an interactive simulation that allows you to raise a child from birth to age 18. An easy to use Instructor's Manual, a robust test bank, and an online test generator (MyTest) are also available. All of these materials may be packaged with the text upon request. Note: MyDevelopmentLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyDevelopmentLab, please visit: www.mydevelopmentlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyDevelopmentlab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205911854/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205911851. Click here for a short walkthrough video on MyVirtualTeen! http://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PL51B144F17A36FF25&feature=plcp

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Elizabeth Marie Morgan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780190057015
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood written by Elizabeth Marie Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood provides a comprehensive overview of sexuality at the stage straddling adolescence and adulthood. Accompanying seven of the chapters in the volume are brief scientific reports offering new related research. The volume also contains four method tutorials that discuss topics in sex research such as ethical considerations, recruitment and incentive strategies, and identity-affirming methods.

APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology

Author : Deborah L. Tolman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781433813696
Total Pages : 804 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (136 download)

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Download or read book APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology written by Deborah L. Tolman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexuality is a fundamental component of human psychological experience, and yet it remains relatively underrepresented in the history of the psychological sciences. The APA Handbook on Sexuality and Psychology marks a turning point in the status of sexuality within the discipline of psychology. This comprehensive, two-volume handbook provides an overarching review of current empirical research on sexuality and a synthesis of the dominant theoretical perspectives that have guided both research and clinical practice. An organizing current throughout the volume is the integration of individual experience and social/cultural context across every domain of sexuality. This dual emphasis on person and context is reflected in the structure of the handbook itself. Volume 1 presents foundational information on the history, theoretical and methodological development and current practices in the field, and then moves on to address foundational aspects of sexuality, including desire, orientation, behavior and practices, individual lifespan development, and biological substrates. Volume 2 broadens the analytical frame to emphasize the core contextual factors known to influence the development, expression and interpretation of sexuality and its expression in and through all of the key social institutions of our society, including marginalized populations, education, sexual rights and communities, globalization, religion and the media. The APA Handbook on Sexuality and Psychology will become a defining resource of this increasingly central topic across the sub-disciplines of psychology.

Romantic Relationships and Sexuality in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Author : Daphne van de Bongardt
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315456435
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Romantic Relationships and Sexuality in Adolescence and Young Adulthood written by Daphne van de Bongardt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romantic relationship formation and the engagement in sexual behaviors are normative and salient developmental tasks for adolescents and young adults. These developmental tasks are increasingly viewed from an ecological perspective, thus as strongly embedded in different social contexts, including the proximal social domains of parents, peers, and partners. This volume brings together seven recent empirical studies on adolescents’ and young adults’ romantic relationships and sexuality in the context of relationships with parents, peers, and partners. In this editorial introduction, we describe two important recent changes in the theoretical perspectives on emerging romantic relationships and sexual activity: from risky behaviors to normative tasks, and from individual to contextualized processes. We then discuss recent advances in empirical research on romantic relationships and sexuality of adolescents and young adults. After that, we review the seven studies in this volume, and discuss the contributions of these studies to the existing literature. Finally, we discuss directions for future research regarding how to further incorporate the interrelational perspective in empirical research on these topics, and how to bridge the gap between the research fields on romantic relationships and sexuality. This book was originally published as a special issue of the European Journal of Developmental Psychology.

Motivations for Sex Among College-attending Emerging Adults

Author : Kayley Nicole Davis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Motivations for Sex Among College-attending Emerging Adults written by Kayley Nicole Davis and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is theorized to be a distinct developmental period in the life course that embodies many unique experiences, including within the realms of sex and sexuality. Sexual activity among emerging adults is well documented; however, limited attention has been given to the association between developmental perceptions and endorsed motivations for sex. This study examined how perceptions of emerging adulthood status are associated with college students' (N = 1,109) endorsed motivations for sex (i.e., enhancement, intimacy, and coping), after controlling for demographic and known correlates of motivations for sex. Identity exploration, experimentation/possibilities, and negativity/instability were positively associated with enhancement motivations for sex, whereas only identity exploration was positively associated with intimacy motivations for sex. Lastly, negativity/instability was positively associated with coping motivations for sex, and self-focus and feeling "in-between" were negatively associated with coping motivations for sex. Implications for research and sexuality education for emerging adult populations are discussed.

The Oxford Handbook of Emerging Adulthood

Author : Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
Publisher : Oxford Library of Psychology
ISBN 13 : 0199795576
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Emerging Adulthood written by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett and published by Oxford Library of Psychology. This book was released on 2016 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen years ago, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett proposed emerging adulthood as a new life stage at ages 18-29, one distinct from both the adolescence that precedes it and the young adulthood that eventually follows. Rather than marrying and becoming parents in their early 20s, most people in developed countries now postpone these transitions until at least their late 20s, spending these years in self-focused explorations as they try out different possibilities in their education, careers, and relationships. Since Arnett proposed his theory of emerging adulthood in 2000, it has turned into a full-fledged academic field, and the ideas have been applied in practical areas as well, such as mental health and education. The Oxford Handbook of Emerging Adulthood brings together for the first time the wealth of theory and research that has developed in this new and burgeoning field. It includes chapters by many prominent scholars on a wide range of topics, such as brain development, relations with friends, relations with parents, expectations for marriage, sexual relationships, media use, substance use and abuse, and resilience. The chapters both summarize the existing research and point the way to new prospects for research in the years to come.

Religious and Social Influences on the Sexual Behavior Practices of Emerging Adults

Author : Brooks Thome
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book Religious and Social Influences on the Sexual Behavior Practices of Emerging Adults written by Brooks Thome and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has demonstrated an inverse relationship between religion and sexual behavior. However, much of this research has been directed towards adolescents despite empirical evidence suggesting that emerging adults engage in more frequent a nd riskier sexual behavior than adolescents. Moreover, scholars are increasingly accepting emerging adulthood as a distinct developmental period, although research pertaining to this demographic is lacking. Little is known about influences implicated in th e sexual behaviors of emerging adults but researchers have cited peer influence and religiosity as important factors in the sexual decision - making of emerging adults. Consequently, the present study investigates the relationship between religiosity and sex ual behavior of emerging adults through examination of the moderating effects of attendance at a private religious versus a public secular college or university as well as the moderating effects of p erceived peer sexual behavior. The findings of the study were consistent with previous research identifying an inverse relationship between reported religiousness and sexual behavior. Additional findings revealed attending a public secular university predicted higher levels of overall sexual activity and higher levels of reported perceived peer sexual activity predicted higher levels of overall sexual activity. These findings are discussed in light of social control theory and reference group theory.

Emerging Adults in America

Author : Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emerging Adults in America written by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2006 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book portrays the lives of young Americans between adolescence and young adulthood.

Romantic Relationships in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Frank D. Fincham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139492330
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Romantic Relationships in Emerging Adulthood written by Frank D. Fincham and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging adulthood - the period between the late teens and mid-twenties - is a unique and important developmental period during which people gain relationship experience before settling on someone to partner with. Romantic Relationships in Emerging Adulthood presents a synthesis of research and theory on this topic. Leading scholars from demography, sociology, family studies, and psychology provide original data and theoretical analyses that address the formation, nature, and significance of romantic relationships in emerging adults. Until recently, it was assumed that romantic relationships in emerging adults were not particularly important or formative. The material presented allows this assumption to be thoroughly evaluated. This volume is intended to be a resource for anyone interested in understanding romantic relationships in emerging adulthood. It is especially appropriate for classroom use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the fields of family sociology, human development and family studies, clinical and developmental psychology, and social work.

Positive and Negative Outcomes of Sexual Behaviors

Author : Eva S. Lefkowitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111893038X
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Positive and Negative Outcomes of Sexual Behaviors written by Eva S. Lefkowitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing healthy sexual behaviors is critical to adolescents’ wellbeing. While more emphasis has been on negative outcomes, there are broad positive implications for physical health, mental health, intimate relationships, and identity development. To fully understand the impact, we need to understand both. In addition, the impact of sexual behavior is not universal, but may differ based on individuals’ demographic, relational, contextual, and attitudinal factors. This volume provides a framework for understanding the complex role of sexual behavior in adolescents’ lives, with a specific focus on the roles of sexual minority status, internet-based sexual experiences, relationship context, and sexual learning through formal and informal sex education in determining the outcomes of sexual behavior. It provides: A nuanced, multidimensional understanding of the role of sexual behavior in shaping adolescents’ development and well-being Important directions for future research Recommendations for sexuality education, prevention, and intervention programs. This is the 144th volume in this Jossey-Bass series New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in this subject area. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts from that field.

Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior During Emerging Adulthood

Author : Ellen J. Harwell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior During Emerging Adulthood written by Ellen J. Harwell and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors of sexual behavior among emerging adults (EA). It was expected that high levels of parent-EA openness, parental knowledge, peer-EA openness, religiosity, and contraceptive use attitudes and low levels of peer antisocial behavior and substance use would be related to low levels of each type of EA sexual behavior. Additionally, predictors of risky sexual behaviors were examined using three dimensions of risky sexual behavior: number of sexual partners, level of acquaintance, and condom use. It was expected that high levels of parent-EA openness, parental knowledge, peer-EA openness, religiosity, and contraceptive use attitudes and low levels of peer antisocial behavior and substance use would be related to low levels of number of partners and high levels of acquaintance and condom use. The sample consisted of 519 university students aged 18-25 years old from two Oklahoma universities. Results indicated that individual factors (i.e., religiosity, substance use, and contraceptive use attitudes) were the strongest predictors of EA sexual behavior. Factors in the peer-EA relationship (especially peer antisocial behavior) and parent-EA relationship (especially parental knowledge) domains were significantly related to sexual behavior after controlling for the demographic variables, though the findings were less consistent in comparison to the individual characteristics. Additionally, the parent-EA relationship factors were significantly related to number of sexual partners and level of acquaintance, but not condom use. Few of the associations involving peer-EA openness and peer antisocial behavior were significant. As with the sexual behavior factors, the individual characteristics were the strongest predictors of risky sexual behavior in this sample of emerging adults. The results of this study have implications for interventionists, counselors, and health personnel working with emerging adults on university campuses.