Possible Causes of Premarital Sex Among Youths as Perceived by Lecturers of University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Ajiboye, Samuel Kolawole; Aina, Josephine Shola; Oyebanji, Temitope Oyeyemi; Awoniyi, Samuel

doi:10.19044/ejes.v1no4a1

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“…Several perspectives must be considered. One culture may consider it wrong, like the majority of Muslims (Saharso et al, 2023) and Christians (Tukker, 2013), while other progressive groups and individuals may encourage sexual permissiveness (Ajiboye et al, 2014& Majumdar, 2018. Traditional moral norms on sex have safeguarded the values of family and personal relationships (Gao et al,2012).…”

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Factors Affecting Decisions Not to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Maritime First-Year Students in Cebu, Philippines

Romagos,

Sagayno,

Geraldizo Jr

et al. 2023

Am. J. Arts Hum. Sci.

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Premarital sex can be both fulfilling and detrimental to college students. Studies were conducted on the factors that induced premarital sex among college students. However, no study has been conducted yet, regarding maritime students-based factors affecting premarital sex decisions in the Philippines. The objective of this study is to provide the general public, especially the student-readers, an idea of the extent of the factors affecting decisions not to engage in premarital sex among maritime first-year students in Cebu, Philippines. Three hundred sixty maritime first-year students were selected from the University of Cebu maritime department of S.Y. 2020-2021. A descriptive-quantitative method of research without experimentation was utilized. Systematic random sampling was used to establish the sample size. A modified survey questionnaire adopted from the study was used as the main instrument. Percentages and frequency counts were used to calculate and interpret the data. Results revealed that most respondents were not involved in premarital sexual activities. The major factors affecting their decisions not to engage in premarital sex are family values, followed by religious doctrines. The results of the study will also enrich literature in as much as it will give numbers and facts as bases to the Philippine Commission for Higher Education, college institutions, and ethics teachers in the Philippines to promote the use of books and the creation of teaching materials that tackle more lessons on sexuality, family and religious values to reinforce the Filipino maritime students for the present and future moral challenges.

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Factors Affecting Decisions Not to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Maritime First-Year Students in Cebu, Philippines

Romagos,

Sagayno,

Geraldizo Jr

et al. 2023

Am. J. Arts Hum. Sci.

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“…Premarital sex is morally unacceptable in almost every human society that regards marriage as the legitimate requirement for sexual permissiveness (Ajiboye et al, 2014). Not all premarital sexual relationships culminate in marriage.…”

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Emotional Investment, Commitment and Quality of Life in Pre-Marital Relationships among Young Adults in Pakistan

Maqbool

Akin

Fatima

et al. 2023

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The purpose of the current research was to explore the relationship between emotional investment, commitment, and quality of life in pre-marital relationships in youth. The cross-sectional survey design was used. In total, 150 men and women participated in the research. Investment Model Scale, Relationship Assessment Scale, Quality-of-Life Scale, and Pre-marital Sexual Permissive Scale were used to assess the study variables. Findings revealed that men demand women to engage more in sexual relationships as a marital requisite which is why most male partners convince their female partner to have sex as a commitment to marriage. Furthermore, emotionally satisfying relationships promote positivity and vice versa impacting academic achievement whilst promoting anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem among both men and women. Also, women have more negative mental health in their pre-marital relationships as compared to men. Researchers also found that care, happiness, and empathy in the relationship have positive effects on mental health of young adults. This research will enable young adults and marital counselors alike in dealing with the complexities of premarital relationships.

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“…Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, which is often associated with heightened curiosity and risk-taking, including sexual risks (2). Cognitions related to risky sexual relationships have been linked to the observed high rates of premarital sex and early sexual debut among adolescents, as well as increasing rates of risky sexual practices such as multiple sexual partnering, unprotected sexual intercourse, casual sex, transactional sex and age-disparate sexual relationships (3)(4)(5)(6)(7). These risky sexual behaviors have been linked to increased rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS, and psychosocial sequel (8).…”

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Adolescents' Perceptions About Dating and Sexual Permissiveness in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: What Can Be Done to Enhance Adolescents' Sexual Health and Well-Being

Ezumah

Agu

Okeke

et al. 2021

Front. Reprod. Health

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Introduction: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues constitute key health concerns as some adolescents are directly or indirectly involved in sexual engagements, with increased risks and health consequences. The study aims to explore adolescents' perceptions about dating and permissive sexual behaviors which will contribute to designing sexual and reproductive health interventions. This paper adds to knowledge on adolescents' perceptions about dating, pre-marital, casual, transactional and age-disparate sex in southeastern, Nigeria.Methods: A qualitative study was undertaken in the three senatorial zones of Ebonyi state, south eastern Nigeria. The study population comprised unmarried in- and out-of-school adolescents aged 13–18 years. Data were collected using a pre-tested focus group discussion (FGD) guide. There were six FGDs for boys and six FGDs for girls. A thematic framework approach was used for data analysis.Results: Adolescents' views about dating and other sexual behaviors were varied. The dominant view is that hugging, touching and kissing are inappropriate for unmarried adolescents. Similarly, pre-marital, casual, transactional, and age-disparate sex were viewed as unacceptable. However, some adolescents perceived pre-marital abstinence as a hindrance to the attainment of sexual satisfaction and reproductive capacity in marriage. Some boys and girls indicated that casual sex is good, because it enables girls from poor homes to socialize with more privileged boys/men, and that such relationships could lead to marriage. Some considered transactional and age-disparate sex as a means of survival from poverty and unemployment. Boys were more permissive in their views about sexual behaviors compared to the girls.Conclusion: Adolescents' perceptions of sexual behaviors as acceptable/unacceptable vary and are gendered. This should be considered in designing innovative strategies to improve adolescents' sexual health and well-being.

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Possible Causes of Premarital Sex Among Youths as Perceived by Lecturers of University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Factors Affecting Decisions Not to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Maritime First-Year Students in Cebu, Philippines

Factors Affecting Decisions Not to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Maritime First-Year Students in Cebu, Philippines

Emotional Investment, Commitment and Quality of Life in Pre-Marital Relationships among Young Adults in Pakistan

Adolescents' Perceptions About Dating and Sexual Permissiveness in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: What Can Be Done to Enhance Adolescents' Sexual Health and Well-Being

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