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Author: Child Trends
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1. Child Trends
Acculturation and Sexual Behavior among Latino Youth: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997-2003
Science Says Research Brief 35, Putting What Works to Work, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, May 2008.
Also: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/SS/SS35_Acculturation.pdf
Cohort(s): NLSY97
Publisher: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Keyword(s): Childbearing; Contraception; Hispanic Youth; Immigrants; Pregnancy, Adolescent; Sexual Activity

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This research brief is based on an analysis of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997-2003 2, conducted by Child Trends in collaboration with the CDC. It seeks to better illustrate the complexities that exist within Latino populations, as well as the effects of acculturation and country of origin on certain risky behavior. Additional analyses focusing on these measures would generate greater understanding of the effect of acculturation, and more specific information could be used to develop teen pregnancy prevention programs, services, and messages that are better tailored to the needs of the diverse Latino community. This brief is based on the analyses conducted for the full report by: McDonald, J.A., Manlove,J., and Ikramullah, E (2009) "Immigration Measures and Reproductive Health Among Hispanic Youth: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1997-2003".
Bibliography Citation
Child Trends. "Acculturation and Sexual Behavior among Latino Youth: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997-2003." Science Says Research Brief 35, Putting What Works to Work, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, May 2008.
2. Child Trends
The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents
Science Says Research Brief No. 3, Putting What Works to Work, Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, September 2003.
Also: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/SS/SS3_YoungAdols.pdf
Cohort(s): NLSY97
Publisher: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Keyword(s): Adolescent Behavior; National Education Longitudinal Survey (NELS); National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (AddHealth); National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG); Sexual Behavior

Permission to reprint the abstract has not been received from the publisher.

Few adults or teens think it is appropriate for young adolescents to have sex. Still, a significant minority of those age 14 and younger say they have had sexual intercourse. One large data set even suggests that while the proportion of unmarried teen girls age 15-19 who have had sex declined between 1988 and 1995, the proportion of unmarried teen girls age 14 and younger who had sex increased appreciably over the same time period. This Science Says research brief provides data on the sexual behavior of young adolescents and offers recommendations based on this research to parents, policymakers and those who work with teens.

Readers should be aware that all of the following data is nationally-representative [summary] except where noted. For more detailed information on the sexual behavior of young adolescents, please see the National Campaign publication, 14 & Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents (www.teenpregnancy.org).

Bibliography Citation
Child Trends. "The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents." Science Says Research Brief No. 3, Putting What Works to Work, Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, September 2003.