How do adolescents redefine the concept of “normal” when faced with contradictory cultural and digital portrayals of sexuality?
The answer to this question is that adolescence is a time of...
Cultural taboos about vulnerability have always been an integral part of human societies throughout history. These taboos can take many forms, such as shame, secrecy, guilt, discomfort, and fear....
Adolescence is an important stage in one's life where young people experience physical, emotional, and social changes that can be quite challenging to cope with. During this time, they may have...
Cultural Norms About Pre-Marital Sexuality
Pre-marital sexuality refers to romantic or sexual behaviors engaged in before marriage or commitment. These behaviors can take many forms, from kissing...
Pre-marital restrictions are often placed upon individuals to maintain cultural norms of morality and family values. This can be seen through prohibitions against cohabitation before marriage, as...
How does intergenerational mentoring or silence about sex affect young people's attitudes toward intimacy? This is an important question that has been studied extensively in recent years by social...
Early family modeling
Early family modeling refers to the patterns of behavior, attitudes, and beliefs that children learn from their parents or caregivers during childhood. These models can have...
The process through which parents convey to their children what they consider appropriate for them regarding romantic and intimate relationships is called "parental modeling". Parents' own personal...
There are many studies that suggest that childhood experiences have an impact on how people express themselves sexually as adults. One study found that children who grow up watching their parents act...
When it comes to negotiating sex, consent, and relational communication, there are many factors that can affect an individual's comfort level. One such factor is their family upbringing. Growing up...