Gender roles are learned through a variety of social factors including family dynamics, peer groups, media exposure, educational institutions, workplaces, religious beliefs, government policies, etc....
Peer Norms and Media Exposure Shape Adolescent Erotic Play Behaviors
The term "adolescence" refers to the period between childhood and adulthood. It is during this time that individuals are...
The subject of this essay is whether exposure to diverse sexual narratives in media can reduce shame, expand desire, and promote sexual self-understanding. This article will explore why this might be...
Adolescence is a critical time for establishing sexual identity. It is a process that involves understanding one's sexual orientation, gender identity, preferences, and expectations. In order to...
Throughout history, there has been a constant battle between the prevalence of heterosexual culture and the emergence of LGBTQ+ identities. In modern society, individuals experience both internalized...
The primary aim of this article is to examine the social, familial, and environmental factors that influence adolescent sexual aggression and explore strategies for mitigating them. Adolescence is...
There has been increasing concern about the impact that exposure to pornographic media may have on adolescent development, particularly related to their attitudes towards sexual behavior and...
Can Sexualized Media Exposure Increase Sexual Risk-Taking?
The amount of sexy media to which people are exposed varies greatly across cultures and generations. In some places, it has been...
Adolescence is a crucial stage in human development where people undergo significant physical, psychological, emotional, social, cognitive, and biological changes that shape their future identities....
Social Factors that Drive Adolescent Sexual Practices and Behavioral Patterns
As adolescents undergo physical and emotional changes during puberty, they also experience significant social...