School-based peer groups have an impact on how teenagers perceive and behave around sexuality. Peers play a vital role in shaping teens' understanding of what is considered socially acceptable when...
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for teenagers who spend much of their time online. It is no surprise that these platforms have also influenced young people's...
Adolescent Subcultures Mediating Sexual Curiosity, Exploration, And Normative Pressures
The process through which adolescents form their own unique subcultural groups is referred to as cultural...
Adolescence is a time when teenagers experience significant changes in their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. This transition to adulthood often involves exploring new...
Sexual shame is an unpleasant feeling that occurs when someone views their own sexual behaviors, desires, thoughts, or feelings as negative, wrong, dirty, disgusting, immoral, sinful, perverted,...
How Adolescents Cope With Internalized Sexual Shame And Societal Judgment About Their Behavior
Adolescent sexual activity is often met with internalized feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment,...
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that help us simplify decision-making under time pressure and reduce cognitive load. These heuristics can be beneficial when they lead to accurate conclusions,...
The term "adolescent" is used to refer to individuals between ages 12 and 21 who have entered puberty. It is a time of great physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, during which young...
Peer sexual norms are the shared beliefs about what is expected and acceptable among peers regarding sexual behavior, attitudes, and values. These norms can be formed through various influences such...
As teenagers navigate through their formative years, they are constantly faced with various challenges that test their ability to make responsible decisions. One such challenge is making decisions...