Promoting Parent-Adolescent Communication To Facilitate Healthy Sexual Socialization of Youth.

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Title: Promoting Parent-Adolescent Communication To Facilitate Healthy Sexual Socialization of Youth.
Language: English
Authors: Filomeno, Arlynn H.
Source: Health Education Monograph Series: Student Monograph. 2002 19(2):17-21.
Availability: The National Professional Health Education Honorary, 2000 University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2002
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Health Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Child Relationship, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Socialization
Abstract: Reviews relevant research to identify strengths and weaknesses of parent-adolescent communication patterns relating to adolescent sexual behaviors. Studies show the positive effects of parent-adolescent communication patterns and adolescent sexuality, though man parents fail to address the most critical sexual risks faced by adolescents (sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS). The paper presents implications for health educators and future researchers. (SM)
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ662026
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reviews relevant research to identify strengths and weaknesses of parent-adolescent communication patterns relating to adolescent sexual behaviors. Studies show the positive effects of parent-adolescent communication patterns and adolescent sexuality, though man parents fail to address the most critical sexual risks faced by adolescents (sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS). The paper presents implications for health educators and future researchers. (SM)