TEENS & SEX – GENERAL RESEARCH (Josh McDowell research 2005 and prior) “MARRIED COUPLES SATISFACTION” “Married couples are more satisfied with their sex lives than sexually active singles.” (Perlman, Abramson, 1982, UCLA Psychology, p43) ______________________ “RISK FACTORS:” “Alcohol use” “Steady boyfriend or girlfriend” “Low parental involvement in child’s life” “Parents who think teen sexual activity is okay” “Low grade average” “History of physical and/or sexual abuse” “Lack of concern about future” “Lack of community monitoring.” (Small, et al., 1994, p. 23) “Sexually Active:” “Girls With No Risk Factors………1%” “3 Risk Factors……………………42%” “8 Risk Factors……………………80%” (Small, et al., 1994, p. 23) “Sexually Active:” “Boys With No Risk Factors………15%” “3 Risk Factors…………………….55%” “8 Risk Factors…………………….93%” Teens & Sex - General Research 2005 and prior
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