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Correlates of Sexual Activity in Early Adolescence

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Anne B. White

North Carolina State University

Demographic, social, and social-cognitive variables associated with beginning sexual activity were assessed in 114 Black and White males and females in early adolescence (X age = 13.95 years), recruited from public schools and community agencies. Of the sample, 28% reported having sexual intercourse at least once. There were no significant race or gender differences in sexual activity or age at first intercourse. Mother's education, having a boyfriend/girlfriend, educational expectations, and age were significant predictors of sexual activity. For nonsexually active adolescents; boyfriend! girlfriend and age were significant predictors of noncoital sexual interactions. Among sexually active adolescents, Whites were more likely than Blacks to use contraception regularly and to use effective methods. In future research and practice, more attention needs to be given to (a) the development of cross-gender relationships; (b) the use of withdrawal as a contraceptive method, especially among Blacks; and (c) the educational expectations and related life options of adolescents.

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