Social Influences on Sexuality in Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Daniel Adkins, University of Utah

Social Influences on Sexuality in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Daniel Adkins examines the influence of physical illness on sexual risk-taking behaviors in adolescence and young adulthood, both directly and through moderation of the impact of social disadvantage. He looks at the positive effects for social disadvantage and physical illness on sexual risk behavior—consistent with the development of fast life history behavioral strategies—among adolescents facing greater life adversity.

For full abstract, please visit: http://ipl.econ.duke.edu/seminars/node/6103