https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l teenagers are having risky sex en-us 2017-03-12 15:08:41 UTC 2025-11-17 11:15:45 UTC hello@padlet.com chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/163087043 This article examines statistics on Abstinence-only sex education programs in the USA that claimed to have caused a fall in teen pregnancy. Upon further investigation, the author finds other studies do not suggest this. This article is not a credible source as it is not a peer-reviewed journal article.

]]> 2017-03-28 12:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/163087043 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/164775347 This journal article explores the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the factors that influence adolescents' decisions about sex. This journal article is a credible source as it is peer-reviewed and is also recent (published within the past 10 years)]]> 2017-04-05 03:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/164775347 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/164776515 This image is a model of the Theory of Reasoned Action as mentioned in the journal article 'Interpersonal and Interpersonal Factors Influencing Adolescent's Decisions About Having Sex', retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TRA_(BLUE).jpg]]> 2017-04-05 03:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/164776515 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/166197300 WHO explores the risk factors associated with global diseases - unsafe/risky sex is second in the top ten of all risk factors. This source is credible as it comes from the World Health Organisation, a department of the United Nations and articles in this chapter are peer-reviewed.]]> 2017-04-13 04:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/166197300 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168810048 This news article is not a credible source, but does mention studies conducted in Spain about teenager's perceptions of what 'safe sex' means. This article mentions that using the term having 'safe sex' rather than 'safer sex' can give adolescents confidence to start having sex while still in school and can 'increase their risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections'.

]]> 2017-04-28 07:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168810048 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168811170 This web article summarises and provides statistics on trends regarding adolescent sexual behaviour. The research in peer reviewed and is therefore a credible source.]]> 2017-04-28 07:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168811170 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168812475 Government statistics on teenage sexual issues. This is a credible source.

]]> 2017-04-28 07:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168812475 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168820960 This study conducted in 2014 can be used to compare adult sexual behaviour statistics to those already collected regarding teens. It is a credible source]]> 2017-04-28 08:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/168820960 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169116875 This article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) provides a definition of the term 'risky sexual behaviour' and what behaviours are included under this term. It also provides statistics on risky sexual behaviour of young people in the United States from 2010. It is a credible source; a government study conducted by professionals.]]> 2017-05-01 06:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169116875 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169117190 This article examines the media's role in influencing sexual behaviour in teenage years. It is not recent (2000) and may not be credible, but provides an insight into how the media can influence the behaviour of young people.]]> 2017-05-01 06:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169117190 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169118794 An opinion article on teenage sexual behaviour. 'Their capacity for managing emotions and making good judgments continues to develop into young adulthood' notes child psychiatrist Stephen Grcevich. As this is an opinion article it is not credible, but gives and idea of some attitudes people hold about teenage sex.]]> 2017-05-01 06:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169118794 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169118955 This news article provides a comparison between attitudes towards teenage sexual behaviour in European countries such as the Netherlands and France, versus those in the USA. It concludes that countries more open about teenage sex correlated to a lower teen birth rate, lower diagnosis of STI's and a lower rate of abortions. While not credible, it shows that an open attitude to sex could make a difference to negative outcomes.]]> 2017-05-01 06:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169118955 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169142320 This journal article mentions healthy and unhealthy and social ecologies and may be used to describe why teens get involved in risky sexual behaviour. It is peer reviewed and a credible source highlighting the works of Urie Bronfenbrenner]]> 2017-05-01 11:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169142320 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169585498 Teen pregnancy rates are among the lowest in the world, due to the provision of comprehensive sex education that does not depict sex as a 'forbidden act', but part of the teen experience. The Netherlands do shy away or create stigma on the topic, which has somewhat contributed to this low rate. While this media source is not credible, the Statistics Netherlands report this article is based on is a credible source.]]> 2017-05-03 04:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169585498 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169594263 2017-05-03 06:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169594263 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169596523 2017-05-03 06:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169596523 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169599589 This news article by Vanity Fair contributes to the moral panic of teen sex and the associated risks. It is biased and not credible, as it is opinionated.]]> 2017-05-03 06:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169599589 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169602030 2017-05-03 07:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169602030 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169612565 Statistics on USA contraception use by teens and young adults. A credible, peer reviewed journal article.]]> 2017-05-03 08:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169612565 chloev1 https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169834499 This journal article explores the effects of risky sex in adolescence and its consequences. It is a peer reviewed journal article, and is a credible source.]]> 2017-05-04 02:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/o_simons/8u2c4qk77u8l/wish/169834499