Parent and Peer Influence on Sexual Behavior, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy Experience of Young Women.

Shah, Farida; Zelnik, Melvin

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ERIC Number: EJ246817

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Parent and Peer Influence on Sexual Behavior, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy Experience of Young Women.

Shah, Farida; Zelnik, Melvin

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v43 n2 p339-48 May 1981

Analyzed data from a national probability sample of 15 through 19-year-old women to determine the influence of parents and peers on premarital sexual behavior, contraceptive use, and premarital pregnancy. Results show women with views resembling those of parents have low levels of premarital experience. (Author)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Contraception, Females, Parent Influence, Peer Influence, Pregnancy, Racial Differences, Sexuality

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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