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Trends in the Prevalence of Sexual Behaviors: NYRBS 1991-2007
This chart provides data from the Risk Behaviour Survey on current and lifetime sexual behaviour including contraceptive use and school acquired knowledge of STDs among American students in grades nine to twelve.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Center for Disease Control, Department of Health and Human Services
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2008
Ten Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy
This article emphasizes the role parents can have in helping their teens prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
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2007
“Abstinence” or “Comprehensive” Sex Education
This paper refutes the methodology and conclusion of a Mathematica Policy Research study that followed up on teens that participated in one of four abstinence education programs and found that they were no more likely to abstain from sexual active than teens who did not participate.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Institute for Research and Evaluation
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June 8, 2007
American Sexual Behavior: Trends, Socio-Demographic Differences, and Risk Behavior
This report discusses issues pertaining to the sexual activities and behaviours of Americans, including prostitution, premarital and extramarital sex, homosexuality, the use of condoms, pregnancy, and AIDS.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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National Opinion Research Center
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March 2006
Family Structure, Early Sexual Behaviour, and Premarital Births
This paper discusses the perceived relationship between family structure and the risk of nonmarital childbearing, and looks at the way that this relationship can be mediated by the age of first sexual encounter.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Institute for Research on Poverty
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March 01, 1997
Educating Responsibility: Is Abstinence Education Best for Our Children
This paper presents a case for abstinence education, suggesting that the message should be accompanied by opportunities for volunteer work and extra-curricular activities.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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American Values
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September 1, 2004
Sexual Frequency and the Stability of Marital and Cohabiting Unions
In this study, the authors utilize data from the National Survey of Families and Households to suggest that low sexual frequency is associated with significantly higher rates of union dissolution in cohabitating relationships than in marital unions.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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School of Family and Social Dynamics and Center for Population Dynamics, Arizona State University
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2007
Family Change and Early Sexual Initiation
This paper investigates the influence of family structure on the age of a female's first sexual encounter.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Institute for Research on Poverty
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July 01, 1998
Second or Subsequent Births to Teenagers
This study found that the rate of second or subsequent births to teenagers fell between 1993 and 2003.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Statistics Canada
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February 2007
Sex, Condoms and STDs Among Young People
Using estimates from data collected by the 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey, this paper reports on condom use and the prevalence of sexually transmitted disease among 15 to 24 year olds.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Statistics Canada
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May 2005
The Future Families Project: A Survey of Canadian Hopes and Dreams
This national survey of over 2000 Canadians conducted in 2003-2004 reveals what Canadians think about some of the key facets of family life including the nature of the family; dating; sexuality and cohabitation; marriage; children; parenthing and parents; and separation and divorce.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Vanier Institute of the Family
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2004
Canadian Attitudes on the Family
This survey asked a broad range of questions dealing with all aspects of the attitudes of Canadians toward marital and family satisfaction, work/family balance, taxation, family size, the impacts of cohabitation, divorce, same-sex marriage, parenting and the impact of children on marital satisfaction, and the significance of religion.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Focus on the Family (Canada)
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June 01, 2002
Adolescents' Transition to First Intercourse, Religiosity and Attitudes About Sex
This paper examines the relationship between religiosity, sexual attitudes and sex.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Center for Demography and Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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2001/2002
Understanding Teenage Sexuality in Ireland
This study examines Irish teenagers' ideas about sexuality, sex education, and factors that influence their sexual behaviour and choices.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Crisis Pregnancy Agency
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November 2004
Promoting Positive Adolescent Sexual Health & Preventing Teenage Pregnancy - A Review of Recent Effectiveness Research
This report reviews existing research into teenage pregnancy and sexual behaviour, discusses factors associated with early sexual initiation and teenage pregnancy, and outlines some of the outcomes associated with adolescent pregnancy and childbearing.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Crisis Pregnancy Agency
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July 2004
A Study of Sexual Health Issues, Attitudes, and Behaviours: The Views of Early School Leavers
This report examines sexual attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs of Irish teenagers who did not complete a secondary education.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Crisis Pregnancy Agency
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November 2004
HPV—Human Papillomavirus: Why it Matters to Adolescent Sexual Health and Education
This paper provides information about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and outlines factors that affect the risk of infection.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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North Carolina Family Policy Council
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July 2003
Hazardous to Teen Health: The Reality of Comprehensive Sex Education
This policy brief outlines the content and objectives of comprehensive sexuality education programs and discusses the potential risks it poses to young people.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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North Carolina Family Policy Council
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April 2005
Premarital Sex in Vietnam: Is the Current Concern with Adolescent Reproductive Health Warranted?
This paper reviews data on adolescent sexual activity in Vietnam and examines correlations between adolescent life experiences, sexual risk-taking, and reproductive health.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Population Council
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2002
Contraceptive Use and Consistency in U.S. Teenagers’ Most Recent Sexual Relationships
This article examines patterns and predictors of contraceptive use in teenagers' most recent sexual relationship.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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November/December 2004
The Demography of Sexual Behaviour
This paper attempts to understand sexual behaviours in America and how sexual practices are shaping society.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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1994
Why Wed? Young Adults Talk About Sex, Love, and First Unions
This report looks at the results of a focus group study on attitudes towards marriage, cohabitation, and the related issues of gender roles, individual autonomy, premarital sex, and financial stabilty.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
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1999
Report to Congress on Out-of-Wedlock Childbearing
This paper investigates trends in non-marital childbearing and related information on sexual activity and behaviour.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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September 1995
Cohabitation, Marriage and Union Stability: Preliminary Findings from NSFH2
This paper examines popular attitudes towards sex, relationships, and non-marital childbearing, as well as trends in cohabitation and the stability of cohabiting versus married relationships.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Center for Demography and Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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May 1995
Alcohol and Teenage Pregnancy
Using a variety of sources and past research, this paper explores the relationship between adolescent alcohol consumption and risky sex.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Alcohol Concern
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March 2002
The Mwomboko Research Project: The Practice of Male Circumcision in Central Kenya and its Implications for the Transmission and Prevention of STD/HIV
This report discusses the practice of circumcision in Central Kenya and its implications for the transmission or prevention of HIV.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Counceli for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
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1997
Premarital Sex and School Dropout in Kenya: Can Schools Make a Difference?
This paper examines the influence of the school environment on the likelihood that adolescent boys and girls will engage in unprotected sexual activity in Kenya.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Population Council
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March 25, 1999
Science Says: The Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour of Male Teens
This fact sheet provides information on male teenagers' attitudes towards sexual activity, use of contraception, pregnancy and fatherhood.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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October 01, 2003
Association of Early Childbearing and Low Cognitive Ability
This article demonstrates that young females with low cognitive ability have an increased likelihood of early sexual activity and teenage childbearing.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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October 01, 2002
Less Sexual Activity, More Education, Changes in Contraception Key To Declining Teen Birth Rates
This paper explores the decline in the teenage birth rate which, it argues, is a result of increased sex education, a decrease in adolescent sexual activity and approval of premarital sex, and an increase in condom use.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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December 01, 1999
How Do Prior Experiences in the Family Affect Transitions to Adulthood?
This paper examines the impact of family structure on child outcomes, including educational attainment, sexual activity, and premarital union formation and childbearing.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Center for Demography and Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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July 02, 1998
The Case for the Cautious Generation
This report provides information suggesting that teens are beginning to adopt a more careful attitude towards sex and provides suggestions for parents and policymakers who work with teens.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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June 01, 2003
Virginity and the First Time
This article gives a summary of teenagers’ opinions on having sex for the first time.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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June 01, 2003
The Transition of Adolescent Males To First Sexual Intercourse: Anticipated or Delayed?
This study investigated the background characteristics of adolescent males who either anticipated or did not anticipate engaging in sexual activity in the next year.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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August 01, 2002
Gender Differences in Adult Perspectives on Adolescent Reproductive Behaviors: Evidence from Lomé, Togo
This study surveyed adults in Togo about their attitudes towards adolescent sexual activity, contraceptive use, and about their communication with their children regarding reproductive health issues.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 2001
Where and When Teens First Have Sex
This paper presents findings about the timing and location of young people's first sexual encounter and offers recommendations based on this information.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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June 01, 2003
Why Men Won't Commit: Exploring Young Men's Attitudes About Sex, Dating, and Marriage
This study of young, unmarried men found that many are reluctant to marry due to the increasing acceptability of cohabitation which has been an important contributor to this increasing trend.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The National Marriage Project
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2002
Unintended Pregnancy in the United States
This study found that rates of unintended pregnancy in the United States have been decreasing, largely due to more widespread use of contraceptives and the greater effectiveness of the methods available.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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1998
Gender Differences in the Timing of First Intercourse: Data from 14 Countries
This study found that a large percentage of teenagers in various countries around the world are, or have been, sexually active, thus placing them at risk for unwanted pregnancy or disease.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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March 01, 2000
Factors Associated with the Content of Sex Education In U.S. Public Secondary Schools
This article discusses variations in the content of sex education programs throughout the United States.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 2003
Emergency Contraception
This paper looks at the options available for preventing pregnancy after having intercourse.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Canadian Paediatric Society
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2003
Teen Pregnancy: An American Dilemma
This paper outlines the increasing problem of teenage pregnancy in America and suggests that its root causes are increased sexual activity at an earlier age, changing attitudes of young people towards premarital sex, and the attitudes of parents towards sex and marriage.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The National Marriage Project
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July 16, 1998
Multiple-Risk Behaviour in Adolescents and Young Adults
This paper explores the factors that contribute to multiple-risk behaviour in adolescents, the characteristics of those involved in such behaviour, and possible deterrents to participation in risky actions such as smoking, binge drinking, and high-risk sexual behaviour.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Statistics Canada
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October 01, 1998
The Psychosocial Context of Young Adult Sexual Behavior in Nicaragua: Looking Through the Gender Lens
This article examines health programs that focus on abortion and birth control methods in Nicaragua.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 2003
Marriage and Public Policy: What Can Government Do?
This report provides recommendations for government policies and programs that would help to reduce out-of-wedlock childbearing and prevent unnecessary divorce.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Institute for American Values
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April 16, 2002
Understanding Changes in Sexual Activity Among Young Metropolitan Men: 1979–1995
This article documents trends in male attitudes towards such issues as premarital sex, abortion, and nonmarital childbearing.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 1998
Hooking Up, Hanging Out, and Hoping for Mr. Right: College Women on Dating and Mating Today
This paper presents the findings of a survey of college women's attitudes towards dating, sexuality, and marriage.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Institute for American Values
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2001
Bridging the Gap Integrating Family Planning With Abortion Services in Turkey
This paper examines Turkey's use of abortion as a method of controlling fertility.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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June 01, 2001
National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Experiences
This paper examines the sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of today’s adolescents and addresses topics such as pregnancy, STD's, AIDS, the use of birth control, the influence of substance use on sexual choices, and experiences with peer pressure to engage in sexual activities.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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2003
Gender Roles: A Series of National Surveys of Teens About Sex
This article presents the results of a public poll of teenagers on their sexual attitudes and practices including concerns about STD's, the use of contraceptives, and views on gender roles in relationships.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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December 01, 2002
Young Men's Sexual and Reproductive Health: Toward a National Strategy (Framework and Recommendations)
This paper focuses on the poor sexual and reproductive health of men between the ages of 12 to 24 and recommends specific action that would address this issue .
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Urban Institute
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December 01, 2000
Trends in Teen Sexual Behaviour
This paper gives an overview of trends in teenage sexual activites, including contraceptive use, frequency of sexual activity, pregnacies, and abortions.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Welfare Reform Academy
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May 01, 1998
The Health Status of California's Latino Youth
This report examines various adolescent health issues as they relate to Latino youth in California.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The California Adolescent Health Collaborative
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July 01, 2004
Family Portrait (2003 Version)
This book contains a compilation of information on various family-related issues such as marriage, adoption, cohabitation, divorce, unmarried childbearing, childcare, stepfamilies, and teen issues.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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Family Research Council
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August 01, 2002
Understanding the Impact of Effective Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Programs
This article reviews the efforts and effectiveness of five pregnancy prevention programs.
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Category:
Sexuality > Premarital Sex
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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October 01, 1995
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