Assessment of Peer Pressure and Sexual Adventurism among Adolescents in Ghana: The Moderating Role of Child-Rearing Practices

The rationale of this study was to examine the influence peer pressure on sexual adventurism among adolescents in Ghana, and as well explore role child-rearing practices relationship. covered junior high schools Ghana within age range 12 19 years. A sample 525 surveyed participate research using multistage sampling approach. main instrument for data collection a questionnaire. Data gathered were analysed means standard deviation, multivariate linear regression, three-way interaction-moderation analysis. Child-rearing significantly independently predicted adventurism. Parental discipline acted significant moderator relationship between Again, only presence could monitoring warmth moderate Based findings, parents are encouraged incorporate reasonable disciplinary measures shaping their children’s behaviours against sexually deviant activities. Besides, guidance counselling coordinators should plan organize programs that centre reducing prevalence Conclusions drawn from include bringing out better understanding play influencing adolescents’