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Peer reviewedMeschke, Laurie L.; Zweig, Janine M.; Barber, Bonnie L.; Eccles, Jacquelynne S. – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2000
Used a bio-psychosocial approach to examine predictors of onset of sexual intercourse among adolescents interviewed at ages 13-14, 16-17, and 22-23 years. Found that for girls, always-married parents and less dating alone predicted later first intercourse. Earlier timing of first intercourse for boys was related to associating with peers with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Biological Influences
