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Asked by Ashley Graham on Jul 31, 2024

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In a meta-analysis of studies on teens' sexual decision making including nearly 70,000 adolescents in 15 countries, von de Bongardt et al. (2015) found that

A) beliefs about others' behavior were more important than the actual sexual attitudes of peers.
B) there were positive outcomes for both boys and girls who decided to have early sex.
C) the experience of first intercourse was almost similar for both young women and men.
D) adolescents who opted for friends with benefits were romantically involved and always had sex with their partners.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion about a specific research question.

Sexual Decision Making

The process of making choices about one's sex life, including consent, protection against STIs, and contraception.

Adolescents

Refers to individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

  • Determine the factors influencing and the consequences of sexual behavior among young people and adults.
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Zybrea KnightAug 03, 2024
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Explanation :
The meta-analysis found that beliefs about others' behavior, rather than the actual sexual attitudes of peers, were more influential in shaping teen sexual decision making. This suggests that perceptions of what peers are doing might be more important than what they are actually doing.

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