Formation of Partnerships among Young Women and Men in Pune District, Maharashtra
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casual, pre-marital and marital, with and without physical and sexual contact. In order to better understand the context in which young people live, the study explored young people's own capabilities, notably their decision-making authority, perceptions of selfworth, mobility, gender role attitudes and awareness about sexual and reproductive matters, as well as their family relations and social networks.
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Correlates of premarital relationships among unmarried youth in Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
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