Parents’ Attitudes Predict Adolescent Gender Expression

Parents' attitudes to adolescent sexual behaviour in Lesotho.

This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and opinions of parents on various aspects of adolescents' sexual and reproductive health in Lesotho. The study used a qualitative methodology. Findings reveal that parents are aware that male and female adolescents engage in sexual relationships. Some parents believe that adolescents are too young to initiate sexual activities while others said ...

Attitudes and beliefs of adolescents and parents regarding adolescent suicide.

OBJECTIVE The goal was to understand the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of adolescents and parents of adolescents, from a variety of backgrounds, regarding adolescent suicide. METHODS This qualitative study used focus groups to elicit the thoughts of distinct sociodemographic groups. A professional moderator guided the sessions by using a semistructured script. All groups were audiotaped...

Effects of parents training on parents’ knowledge and attitudes about adolescent sexuality in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

BACKGROUND Attitudes of parents about discussing sexuality issues with adolescents may or may not be influenced by their level of knowledge on such issues. This study seeks to examine parents' training and its effects on parent knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. METHODS This was an intervention study consisting of 145 parents who were recruited through their w...

ADOLESCENT GENDER ATTITUDES: STRUCTURE AND MEDIA INFLUENCE by

Parents' Gender Ideology and Gendered Behavior as Predictors of Children's Gender-Role Attitudes: A Longitudinal Exploration

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