Sexual Development in Adolescence: An Examination of Genetic and Environmental Influences.
J Res Adolesc
; 30(2): 502-520, 2020 06.
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| ID: mdl-31782223
ABSTRACT
Sexual development entails many experiences and is a major feature of adolescence. Most relevant behavioral genetic studies, however, focus primarily on sexual behaviors associated with health risks. We took a more normative, developmental perspective by examining genetic and environmental influences on five sexual behaviors ranging from dating to pregnancy in middle (Mage = 14.90 years) and late adolescence (Mage = 17.85 years) in a sample of twins (N = 3,762). Overall, behaviors that are more common and socially sanctioned (e.g., dating) were more heritable than behaviors that are less common and socially acceptable (e.g., sexual intercourse). That the etiology of different sexual behaviors is tied to their normativeness highlights the importance of considering the broader developmental context when studying sexual development.
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Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Comportamento do Adolescente
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Desenvolvimento Sexual
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Res Adolesc
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article