ERIC Number: EJ1203273
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 28
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Thoughts about Sexual Difficulties and Related Anxiety among a Predominantly Female Sample of Adolescents
Saliares, Ellen; Wilkerson, J. Michael; Sieving, Renee E.; Brady, Sonya S.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v13 n4 p504-531 2018
This qualitative data analysis examined adolescents' thoughts and feelings about difficulties that can emerge during sexual experiences. The sample consisted of 53 sexually experienced, ethnically diverse, predominantly female, nonpregnant adolescents participating in a web-based sexual health intervention. As part of a message board discussion, adolescents described anxiety-enhancing attitudes and beliefs (e.g., men should be skilled sexually, women should express satisfaction even if they do not feel it). Several adolescents advocated for condom use despite potential difficulties when attempting to use them. Health professionals should equip adolescents with skills to communicate with partners about sexual difficulties and cope with related anxiety.
Descriptors: Anxiety, Coping, Health Personnel, Sexuality, Females, Web Based Instruction, Sex Education, Health Education, Contraception, Difficulty Level, Interpersonal Communication, Program Descriptions, Clinics, Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R34MH086320
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