Sexual Scripts, Expectations, and Behaviors
Sexualization is the act of making something sexual, such as a person, object, or concept. It occurs when people perceive an event, action, image,...
Does exposure to sexualized media influence peer pressure to engage sexually? This is an important question that has been studied extensively by researchers who specialize in human development. In...
Sexualized media content refers to media that portrays sexual activities such as touching, kissing, intercourse, masturbation, oral sex, anal sex, etc., without a clear consent from the participants....
In today's digital age, young people have access to an increasing amount of information about sex and sexuality through mobile applications and online forums. These platforms offer adolescents the...
Literature and art can be powerful tools for cultivating the moral imagination and ethical judgment of adolescents. By engaging with stories, poems, plays, songs, paintings, sculptures, films, and...
Predictive matchmaking is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers today. It offers a fast, easy way to find potential partners that may share similar interests, goals, or values.
This...
How does pornography consumption influence adolescents' perceptions of gender roles, sexual ethics, and relational expectations?
Pornography is a form of media that depicts explicit sexual...
Most people have experienced sexual desire, which is an innate human characteristic that affects their behavior. Adolescence is a phase when teenagers start to explore their sexual desires and are...
Mindfulness has been studied extensively as an effective tool to increase emotional regulation and wellbeing in various populations, including adolescents. It involves focusing attention on one's...
In what ways do gender differences influence adolescents' approach to sexual exploration and negotiation?
The process of discovering one's own sexual identity can be quite challenging for...