A Meta-Analysis of the Relations Between Three Types of Peer Norms and Adolescent Sexual Behavior

Bongardt, Daphne van de; Reitz, Ellen; Sandfort, Theo; Deković, Maja

doi:10.1177/1088868314544223

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“…Sheeran and Taylor's (1999) meta-analysis also showed medium to strong average correlations among condom use attitudes, norms, behavioral control, and actual condom intentions and condom use. These sexual cognitions are significantly associated with sexual behaviors among adolescent populations as well (van de Bongardt et al 2015;Buhi and Goodson 2007).…”

Section: Sexual Intentions and Behaviors As A Function Of Sexual Cognmentioning

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Parent–Adolescent Sexual Communication and Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviors: A Conceptual Model and Systematic Review

Rogers

2016

Adolescent Res Rev

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Parent-adolescent sexual communication can help reduce sexual risk behaviors among adolescents. However, research and theory are less clear regarding the specific pathways (i.e., mechanisms of change) by which this communication works to reduce sexual risk behavior. The current review addresses this gap by proposing a conceptual model describing the processes by which parent-adolescent sexual communication influences adolescents' sexual intentions and behaviors and by conducting a systematic review to locate evidence for this model. Guided by the Integrative Model of Behavioral Change, the proposed conceptual model focuses on the social cognitive pathways that act as explanatory mechanisms of the relations between parent-adolescent sexual communication and adolescents' sexual intentions and behaviors, as well as the characteristics of this communication that determine its effectiveness in influencing these sexual cognitions. Thirtyeight peer-reviewed studies were systematically located and synthesized. Findings showed consistent links between parent-adolescent sexual communication and adolescents' sexual attitudes and safe-sex efficacy (though links with perceived sexual norms were more mixed), which in turn may influence their sexual intentions and behaviors. Evidence also emerged to suggest that the characteristics of the communication itself (e.g., extent, content, quality) may influence its effectiveness over adolescents' sexual cognitions. The identification of these processes advances theory on parent-adolescent sexual communication which has, to date, been unclear regarding these pathways. As such, these findings can inform future research efforts as well as prevention efforts seeking to promote adolescent sexual health.

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Section: Sexual Intentions and Behaviors As A Function Of Sexual Cognmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parent–Adolescent Sexual Communication and Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviors: A Conceptual Model and Systematic Review

Rogers

2016

Adolescent Res Rev

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“…Another approach focuses on social norms within the peer group, sometimes drawing a distinction between descriptive norms, injunctive norms, and active peer pressure (van de Bongardt, Reitz, Sandfort, and Dekovic, 2014). The most consistent finding in the literature on adolescent sexual activity in the United States is the strong statistical association between adolescents’ self-reported sexual initiation and their perceptions about the sexual activity of their close friends (e.g., Billy and Udry, 1985; Bersamin Walker, Fisher, and Grube, 2006; Rai et al, 2003; Romer et al, 2004).…”

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Peer Influences on Sexual Activity among Adolescents in Ghana

Bingenheimer

Asante

Ahiadeke

2015

Studies in Family Planning

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Little is known about the influences of peers on the sexual activity of adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. Better understanding of these issues could lead to more effective interventions promoting sexual and reproductive health. Using two waves survey data from adolescents (n=1275) in two towns in southeastern Ghana, we examined age, gender, and community differences in peer group characteristics. We also examine prospective associations between peer group characteristics and self-reported sexual initiation, multiple partnerships, and lack of consistent condom use with most recent partner over a 20-month follow-up period. Gender differences in peer context variables were small. Affiliation with antisocial peers and perceived peer norms favoring sex increased the odds of transition to first sex. Having more friends increased the odds of accruing multiple new sexual partners among younger respondents. Among males, perceived peer norms favoring sex increased the odds of accruing multiple partners. No peer context variables were significantly associated with condom use with most recent partner. We discuss the implications of these findings for adolescent sexual and reproductive health intervention strategies in sub-Saharan Africa.

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“…This has been demonstrated across many areas of public health such as diet, 11,12 alcohol use, 13,14 and risky sexual behaviors. 15,16 Understanding significant determinants of social norms, specifically injunctive and descriptive norms, will help researchers and practitioners design effective health behavior change interventions and health communication strategies that rely on changing social norms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference between value-expectancy and expectancy-only-based determinants of injunctive and descriptive norms across a case series of health behaviors.…”

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Do injunctive and descriptive normative beliefs need a value-laden multiplier in value expectancy models? A Case Series Across Multiple Health Behaviors

Branscum¹,

Rivera²,

Fairchild³

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Health Behavior Research

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Do injunctive and descriptive normative beliefs need a value-laden multiplier in value expectancy models? A Case Series Across Multiple Health Behaviors AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefit of transforming expectancy-based determinants of injunctive and descriptive norms with a value-laden construct across a case series of health behaviors. This case series draws upon three cases (sugar-sweetened beverages, physical activity, and sleep), each evaluating generalized injunctive (ΣIN) and descriptive norms (ΣDN), with corresponding value-expectancy based determinants: injunctive normative belief strength (inbi) and motivation to comply (mtci), and descriptive normative belief strength (dnbi) and identification with referents (iwri). Each belief-based measure (inbi/ dnbi) and product between belief-based measure and value-laden measure (inbi x mtci/dnbi x iwri) was correlated to its corresponding generalized scale (ΣIN/ΣDN), and the associations were compared using Steiger's test for comparing two dependent correlations with one variable in common. Across three case series, generalized injunctive norms (ΣIN) was correlated to 12 referents using a value-expectancy model (inbi x mtci) and expectancy-only model (inbi), and generalized descriptive norms was correlated to 15 referents using the same approach (inbi x iwri vs. dnbi). Using Steiger's test, it was found that the expectancyonly model was significantly better than the value-expectancy model for injunctive norms, but results were mixed for descriptive norms. Results from this study suggest that value-laden constructs only add error when evaluating determinants of injunctive norms, and researchers should consider re-scaling or finding alternative means of measuring mtci. Results pertaining to descriptive norms were mixed, and a better consensus on best methods for operationalizing the construct is warranted. Keywords AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefit of transforming expectancy-based determinants of injunctive and descriptive norms with a value-laden construct across a case series of health behaviors. This case series draws upon three cases (sugar-sweetened beverages, physical activity, and sleep), each evaluating generalized injunctive (∑IN) and descriptive norms (∑DN), with corresponding value-expectancy based determinants: injunctive normative belief strength (inbi) and motivation to comply (mtci), and descriptive normative belief strength (dnbi) and identification with referents (iwri). Each belief-based measure (inbi/dnbi) and product between belief-based measure and value-laden measure (inbi x mtci/dnbi x iwri) was correlated to its corresponding generalized scale (∑IN/∑DN), and the associations were compared using Steiger's test for comparing two dependent correlations with one variable in common. Across three case series, generalized injunctive norms (∑IN) was correlated to 12 referents using a value-expectancy model (inbi x mtci) and expectancy-only model (inbi), and generalized descriptive norms was ...

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A Meta-Analysis of the Relations Between Three Types of Peer Norms and Adolescent Sexual Behavior

Cited by 160 publications

References 145 publications

Parent–Adolescent Sexual Communication and Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviors: A Conceptual Model and Systematic Review

Parent–Adolescent Sexual Communication and Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviors: A Conceptual Model and Systematic Review

Peer Influences on Sexual Activity among Adolescents in Ghana

Do injunctive and descriptive normative beliefs need a value-laden multiplier in value expectancy models? A Case Series Across Multiple Health Behaviors

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