Affiliation:
1. Department of Human Development and Family Science University of Nevada Reno NV
2. Department of Extension University of Nevada Reno NV
3. Department of Human Development and Family Science Purdue University West Lafayette IN
4. Department of Justice Studies Prairie View A&M University Prairie View TX
5. Human Development Family Science Texas Tech University Lubbock TX
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveThe goal of this study was to explore the messages young adults received from their parents about sexual morality.BackgroundResearch on parent–child communication about sexuality has shown that parents are likely to convey moral messages about sex, however, little is known about the content of these messages.MethodYoung adults (N = 350) were surveyed about parent–child communication as part of a larger study (N = 425). This paper focuses on perceptions of messages about sexual morality young adults believe they received from their parents while growing up.ResultsResults indicate parents may unknowingly be providing gendered information reinforcing sexual scripts. Specifically, women are differentially taught about relationship structures (e.g., marriage), abstinence, consent, avoidance of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and autonomy, while also receiving disproportionately more mixed, unclear messages than men.ConclusionsEmerging adult recollections on parent–child discussions tended to be general in scope and lacked the specificity that could inform sexual knowledge and behaviors.ImplicationsThese thematic messages related to sexual morality can be utilized to inform sexual education and parent education programs related to sexuality, sexual knowledge, and communication. Lack of comprehensive sexual education and parent–child discussions may have implications for health and well‐being.
Subject
Social Sciences (miscellaneous),Developmental and Educational Psychology,Education
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