The Mystique of First Intercourse among College Youth: The Role of Partners, Contraceptive Practices, and Psychological Reactions.

Darling, Carol Anderson; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ445299

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Mystique of First Intercourse among College Youth: The Role of Partners, Contraceptive Practices, and Psychological Reactions.

Darling, Carol Anderson; And Others

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v21 n1 p97-117 Feb 1992

First sexual intercourse of 94 male and 114 female college undergraduates was studied as it relates to gender differences in sexual behaviors, partner's role, contraceptive use, and sexual guilt and satisfaction. Sexual intercourse initiation is often characterized by contraceptive nonuse, pressure to become sexually involved, guilt, and sexual dissatisfaction. (SLD)

Descriptors: Contraception, Etiology, Higher Education, Peer Influence, Psychological Characteristics, Sex Differences, Sexuality, Student Reaction, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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