Premarital Research Articles

Media Influence on Intergenerational Attitudes toward Non-Conventional Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary China: Evidence from Chinese General Social Survey

Objective Within the context of rapid sociocultural transformation in Chinese society over recent decades, exploring intergenerational disparities in attitudes toward non-conventional sexual behaviors holds sociological significance. Employing a methodology akin to cultivation analysis, this study focuses on the potential influence of television and the internet in narrowing or widening attitudinal disparities between distinct age groups. This is achieved by comparing heavy users of these media to individuals with light media consumption. Materials and Methods In the present study, we utilized the 2017 wave of the Chinese General Social Survey, a dataset that is representative of the national demographic of China. Our objective was to explore the potential influence of both traditional media (TV) and new media (the internet) consumption on the attitudes of Chinese adults toward three forms of non-conventional sexual behavior, namely premarital, extramarital, and same-sex behaviors. Results Firstly, compared to television, the internet is more likely to contribute to the liberalization of sexual attitudes, though this influence is age sensitive. Secondly, regarding the attitudes toward premarital sex and same sex behaviors, television tends to sustain or create consensus across different generations, whereas the internet tends to widen attitudinal gaps. Lastly, probably due to the moralized nature of extramarital sex in the Chinese context, both television and the internet maintain or produce the conservative consensus, though heavy television viewing could widen the attitudinal gap between young people and the other two age groups. Discussion and Conclusion Our study reveals that for premarital sex and same-sex behaviors, heavy television viewing tends to foster or sustain intergenerational consensus, while frequent internet usage tends to augment intergenerational divergence or erode intergenerational agreements. However, the media’s impact on intergenerational differences in attitudes toward extramarital sex exhibits distinctive features, likely stemming from the deeply moralized nature of extramarital affairs within Chinese society. To conclude, by conducting a comparative examination of various media landscapes, our research offers a mediated perspective that aids in comprehending the disparities in attitudes toward sexual behaviors across different generations in contemporary China.

Meta-Analysis: Factors Related with Premarital Sexual Behavior in Adolescents

Background: Premarital sexual behavior is a sexual activity carried out before marriage. Premarital sexual behavior is a health priority in adolescents because it causes unwanted pregnancies, abortions, STIs, HIV/AIDS and even death. Parents, peers, community environment, economic and cultural conditions influence premarital sexual behavior. This study aims to analyze the effect of peers, smoking behavior, alcohol consumption, exposure to pornography and rural areas on premarital sexual behavior in adolescents. Subjects and Method: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of study articles. Data obtained from databases including Google Schoolar, Pubmed and Science Direct. Article search was carried out by considering eligibility criteria with the PICO model. Population: adolescents. Intervention: high peer pressure, smoking behavior, alcohol consumption, exposure to pornography, and rural areas. Comparation: low peer pressure, non-smoking, no alcohol consumption, no exposure to pornography, and urban areas. Outcome: premarital sexual behavior. The articles were collected with keywords including "Peer Pressure" AND "Smoking" AND "Alcohol Compsumtion" AND "Pornography Exposure" AND "Rural" OR "Premarital Sexual Behavior" AND "Cross Sectional Study". Study articles were collected with PRISMA flow diagrams and analyzed using Review Manager 5.3 application. Results: The results of the meta-analysis indicated that adolescents were influenced by premarital sexual behavior in the presence of high peer pressure (aOR= 3.57; CI95%= 1.38 to 9.26; p<0.001), smoking behavior (aOR= 1.17; CI95%= 0.63 to 2.16; p<0.001), alcohol consumption (aOR=2.11; CI95%=1.34 to 3.33; p<0.001), and exposure to pornography (aOR= 2.43; CI95%= 1.44 to 4.09; p<0.001). Conclusion: Adolescent premarital sexual behavior increases with high peer pressure, smoking, alcohol consumption, and exposure to pornography. Keywords: premarital sexual behavior, peer pressure, adolescent. Correspondence: Aktif Cahyaning Tyas. Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta, 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: aktifctyas@gmail.com. Mobile: +628231-4866643.

Trends, and patterns, of premarital sexual intercourse and its associated factors among never-married young women aged 15-24 in Sierra Leone.

Premarital sexual intercourse has essential implications for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women. These include increased sexual pleasure and satisfaction as well as exposure to the risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. This study examined the trends, patterns, and associations of premarital sexual intercourse among young women aged 15-24 in Sierra Leone. Nationally representative cross-sectional data from the 2008, 2013, and 2019 Demographic and Health Surveys in Sierra Leone were used for the study. A weighted sample of 9,675 never-married young women was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of premarital sexual intercourse in Sierra Leone. Percentages were used to present the results of the trends and patterns of premarital sexual intercourse. We employed a multilevel binary logistic regression modelling technique to examine the associations of premarital sexual intercourse. The results were presented using adjusted odds ratio with their respective 95% confidence interval. The pooled prevalence of premarital sexual intercourse among the young women in Sierra Leone was 62.9%. Over the survey years, premarital sexual intercourse increased from 59.8% in 2008 to 65.1% in 2013. However, it declined by 3.5% to 61.6% in 2019. Young women aged 20-24 (aOR = 12.47, 95% CI = 10.54-14.76) had higher odds of engaging in premarital sexual intercourse than those aged 15-19. Young women with higher educational levels (aOR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.17-2.99), those who were working (aOR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.44-1.78), those who listened to the radio (aOR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.29-1.60), and those who lived in the Northwestern (aOR = 2.19, 95% CI = 1.68-2.84), Eastern (aOR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.23-1.760, Northern (aOR = 1.48, 95% CI = 1.25 -, 1.76), and Southern (aOR = 1.63, 95% CI = 1.36-1.94) regions were more likely to engage in premarital sexual intercourse compared to those with no formal education, those not working, those who did not listen to the radio, and those who lived in the Western region, respectively. Young women in the richest wealth category (aOR = 0.62, 95% CI = 0.49-0.78), and residing in rural areas (aOR = 0.84, 95% CI = 0.72-0.98) had lower odds of engaging in premarital sexual intercourse relative to those from the poorest wealth quintile and those living in urban areas. Our study found a high prevalence of premarital sexual intercourse among young women in Sierra Leone. Premarital sexual intercourse was associated with age, educational level, wealth, employment, and region. This necessitates providing them with comprehensive information regarding sexual and reproductive health behaviours, specifically emphasising the benefits and adverse consequences of engaging in sexual experimentation. Additionally, it is crucial to promote the adoption of abstinence, injections, implants, and condom usage through consistent advocacy for youth-risk communication.

Attitudes and Behavior Feedback Loops for Young Women's Premarital Sex.

Sociologists have long been puzzled by whether attitudes inform behaviors or vice versa. Accurately assessing both possibilities requires panel data collected at relatively short intervals. In this study, I leverage intensive panel data from the Relationship Dynamics and Social Life Study to assess the case of young women's premarital sexual attitudes and behavior. Through a series of descriptive analyses and cross-lagged panel models, I show that opposition to premarital sex in young adulthood is only sometimes associated with subsequent sexual behavior and that premarital sex is negatively associated with later opposition to premarital sex. Young women are especially likely to reduce their opposition following first sex relative to sex reported at any time. Thus, initial behavioral experiences may result in outsized shocks to attitudes, following an active updating model. That subsequent sex is associated with less attitudinal change suggests that young women initially update their attitudes before settling into them. This study nuances long-standing debates on the malleability of attitudes within a person over time and with respect to behavior and has implications for how people approach behavior according to their attitudes across a wide spectrum of social phenomena.

Study on the Communication of Sexual Health among Young Women under the Background of New Media—Taking the Cognition of "Premarital Sex" as an Example

Study on the Communication of Sexual Health among Young Women under the Background of New Media—Taking the Cognition of "Premarital Sex" as an Example

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of young women’s Sexual Health literacy levels on their risky sexual behaviors before marriage. MATERIAL and METHODS: The descriptive type of research was conducted with 356 young female students studying at the Midwifery Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Gaziantep University in the 2023-2024 academic year. “Personal Information Form”, “Sexual Health Literacy Scale (SHLS) and “Premarital Risky Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women (PRSAS-YW)” were used as data collection tools. RESULTS: Young women’s SHLS total score average was found to be 54.37±9.96, their sexual knowledge subscale average score was 32.22±9.00, and their sexual attitude subdimension average score was 17.35±4.31. The mean total score of young women on the PRSAS-YW was found to be 74.54±13.15. When looking at the average scores of the PRSAS-YW subscales; motivating beliefs were determined as 37.02±6.62 points, facilitators were determined as 24.92±5.56 and hindering factors were determined as 12.59±3.51 points. A negative, weakly statistically significant relationship was found between the SHLS and PRSAS-YW total score averages (r=-.243, p=0.001). Sexual Health literacy explains the change in premarital risky sexual behavior scores at a level of 0.59% (F = 22.167; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: It was found that young women had high Sexual Health literacy levels and a positive sexual attitude, and their risky sexual behavior before marriage was low. Additionally, it has been determined that as Sexual Health literacy levels increase, the risk of premarital sexual behavior decreases. Keywords: Sexual Health literacy, premarital sexuality, young women, midwifery

Parenting Styles among Adolescents’ Secondary Schools Students towards Pre-Marital Sexual Behaviours in Ibadan Oyo State

Parenting Styles among Adolescents’ Secondary Schools Students towards Pre-Marital Sexual Behaviours in Ibadan Oyo State

Adolescents' Sexual Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Bahir Dar City High School Students, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: All across the world, youths struggle with a variety of health issues. Adolescents everywhere are entering puberty earlier and engaging in more premarital sex. There was limited evidence about the current adolescent sexual reproductive health (RH) service utilization status and its associated factors in the study area, especially after the occurrence of COVID-19 and the war between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray regional forces. Objective: The study is aimed at assessing the magnitude of sexual RH service utilization and associated factors among Bahir Dar City high school students, Amhara region, Ethiopia, in 2022. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among Bahir Dar City high school students from December 18, 2022, to January 12, 2022. A multistage sampling technique was applied to select study participants. A total of 629 respondents participated in the study. The data were collected using a pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data were entered into EpiData Version 3.1 and then exported to SPSS Version 25 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used for analysis. Results: The magnitude of adolescent sexual RH service utilization was found to be 30.4%. School RH club participation (AOR = 5.93, CI: 3.29-10.71), having ever had sexual exposure (AOR = 6.03, CI: 3.31-10.98), history of sexual RH problems (AOR = 3.26, CI: 1.41-7.51), being perceived as at risk of sexual RH problems (AOR = 6, CI: 3.26-11.04), hearing information about adolescent sexual RH (AOR = 5.19, CI: 3-8.97), and knowing the place to use RH service (AOR = 2.37, CI: 1.47-3.82) were associated with utilization of adolescent sexual RH service. Conclusions: The magnitude of adolescent sexual RH service utilization was found to be 30.4%. School RH club participation, having ever had sexual exposure, a history of sexual RH problems, being perceived as at risk of sexual RH problems, hearing information about sexual RH, and knowing the place where to get RH services were associated with the utilization of sexual RH services.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Betty Smith’s Bestselling Introduction to the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

AbstractAn analysis of Betty Smith’s bestselling coming-of-age novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn reveals how popular literature can serve as an important introduction to signature issues of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Industrialization, urbanization, and immigration are highlighted in the novel—as well as attendant problems including poverty, machine politics, child labor, and prejudice and discrimination. Profound ignorance about sexuality and conception abound in a religious culture that made premarital sex and birth control sinful and shameful, with unhappy marriages and unwanted children the result. As poverty and deviant sexuality abound, eugenics is touted as a sensible solution. The novel helps to explain why there was no organized rebellion or revolution when the struggling poor found that the promise of upward mobility was elusive. Characters have differing definitions of the American Dream. Some seek respite in religion, leisure activities, or alcohol. Others find hope in a variety of reform measures, including public health and education, settlement houses, and unions. The novel ends as the technology that made the nation’s industrialization and urbanization possible continues to produce new marvels that will transform the lives of the urban poor, bringing the Gilded Age and Progressive Era to a close.

Measuring social norms related to child marriage among married women and men in Niger.

Child marriage remains prevalent in the Sahel region. Pervasive norms regarding child marriage, and sexual behavior persist. We explored norms from multiple perspectives to strengthen interventions aimed at delaying age at marriage. This study analyzed a cross-sectional household survey conducted in Niger in 2022 with women aged 15-49 (n = 2,726) and a subset of their male household members aged 15-59 (n = 1,136). Separate logistic regression models assessed factors associated with three descriptive (e.g., perception of what others do) and injunctive (e.g., perception of a group's approval or disapproval) normative outcomes related to practices that support marriage as soon as a girl reaches puberty and beliefs related to premarital sex. Our study found a greater proportion of men described early marriage as protective from the fear of socially induced ruined marital prospects for women (70% vs. 64%), while women expressed its protection from being harassed (62% compared to 42%). The injunctive norm outcome that "my neighbors think that one should marry off one's daughter as soon as she reaches puberty" was significantly associated with the belief that child marriage was protective for females among women (OR = 4.49; 95% CI 3.13. 5.50) and men (OR = 8.21; 95% CI 5.88, 11.45). Programs addressing child marriage should consider both male and female perspectives to address differences and foster an environment where communities and families shift norms to delay early marriage.

Causes of Child Marriage and its Effects on Maternal Health of Teenage Mothers in Chereponi District, Ghana

The purpose of the study was to investigate child marriage and its effects on maternal health of teenage mothers in the Chereponi District in the North East Region of Ghana. The study used a quantitative approach underpinned by descriptive survey design. A sample size of 150 was selected using purposive sampling technique. Child marriage questionnaire, psychological general well-being and a demographic questionnaire were used to collect data. Data was analysed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation using SPSS version 25.0. Findings revealed that child marriage is caused by poverty and economic demands, the protection of girls’ sexuality as a means of strengthening family relations, socio-cultural and religious factors, and preventing premarital sex. The study also found that child marriage has profound impact on the maternal health of teenage mothers. Again, girls should be oriented to take their studies seriously and report any early signs of child marriage to Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit and Social welfare for prompt action. The study recommended that there should stringed measures where perpetrators of child marriage will be sanctioned by law. The study further recommended that girls should be given enough psychoeducation on the effects of child marriage. Finally, it was again recommended that counsellors and psychologists should provide counselling to girls to be self-assertive and provide economic empowerment strategies to make girls less dependent and vulnerable.

Premarital Sexual Behavior, Sexual Assertiveness, and Sex Guilt Among College Students

The phenomenon of premarital sexual behavior in college students is a moral problem demanding serious attention. A key determinant in reducing this behavior is the interplay between sexual assertiveness and sex guilt. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of sexual assertiveness and sex guilt on premarital sexual behavior. A quantitative approach is used with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The participant consists of 153 students residing in Bandung City, aged 18-24 years, who are presently or have been in a relationship and are unmarried. The results show that sexual assertiveness and sex guilt have negative significant effect on premarital sexual behavior both simultaneously and partially with contribution of 35.9%. In conclusion, these variables are crucial for students as they can prevent them from engaging in premarital sexual behavior ranging from mild to severe risks.

The Relationship Between Self-efficacy and Intention to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Adolescent Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

The study examined the relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in pre-marital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools in Tanzania. It employed a quantitative approach guided by correlation design, using structured questionnaires. Three hundred and fifty-seven (357) participants were involved: 172 males and 185 females. The results showed that 61.6% of the respondents had a reasonably high level of self-efficacy, while 70.1% had a lower level of intention to engage in premarital sex. It was also found that there was no statistical relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in premarital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools (p=0.78>0.05). Therefore, the government—through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology—should introduce self-efficacy programmes in the secondary school curriculum, which will help improve moral, social, cognitive and emotional qualities in adolescent students, so that they abstain from any risky sexual behaviours.

Strategi Komunikasi Pusat Informasi Dan Konseling Remaja (PIK R) Merpati Pada Program Generasi Berencana Di SMKN 3 Kota Bengkulu


 
 
 
 The Genre program is a forum for developing national character because it teaches adolescents to stay away from early marriage, premarital sex and narcotics. The research aims to find out the Communication Strategy of the Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK R) Merpati on the Generation Planning Program at SMKN 3 Bengkulu City.The method used in this research is qualitative research. This research uses Everett M. Rogers' innovation diffusion communication model which consists of: The results showed that first, PIK R Merpati SMKN 3 Bengkulu City provided knowledge on the importance of maintaining adolescent reproductive health only by conducting direct socialization during student orientation (MOS) for students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City, namely through regular meetings to PIK R Merpati members. Furthermore, knowledge is also carried out by indirect socialization through the Instagram account @pikrmerpatismkn3. Second, the persuasion of PIK R Merpati trainers is by giving appreciation to students in the form of gifts for being active in the education of maintaining adolescent reproductive health. The socialization media used by PIK R Merpati is by disseminating videos and pamphlets on social media Instagram account @pikrmerpatismkn3 such as animations, and cartoons. Third, the decision of students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City is that the majority accept it while only one student rejects it. Fourth, Confirmation of students of SMKN 3 Bengkulu City accepts well the education of maintaining adolescent reproductive health on the grounds that they consider the information important. While students who reject education because they do not get permission from their parents. The Communication Strategy of the Merpati Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK R) on the Generasi Berencana Program at SMKN 3 Bengkulu City has been running well but has not been fully maximized because the number of followers of PIK R Merpati participants has not shown a significant increase in the number of followers of PIK R activities each year, because the communication strategy focuses more on face-to-face socialization while socialization through media only Instagram accounts should involve more social media as a medium of education.
 
 
 

INCREASING ADOLESCENTS’ KNOWLEDGE REGARDING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY USING A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY APPROACH

Juvenile delinquency, if defined through the opinions of several psychologists, is simply:all acts that violate the rules, whether legal rules or local customs that apply withincertain areas of society (Karlina, 2020). The number of juvenile delinquents in Indonesia is always increasingamounting to 10.7% and these include cases of theft, murder, promiscuity and drugs (Hardin& Nidia, 2022). The implementation stage was carried out using the Talk-Show method to students regarding problemsjuvenile delinquency and the role of sport/physical activity as an effort to prevent juvenile delinquency. Based on the resultsPre-Post Test of 5 sub-topics covering the definition of adolescence, pre-marital sex, drugs, smoking, and physical activityobtained Pre-Test results, 71.14% of respondents answered correctly, and Post-Test 81.53% of respondents who hadanswered correctly. Through the data that has been mentioned, increasing knowledge regarding juvenile delinquency throughthe Talk-Show method experienced an increase of 10.39%. Efforts to increase knowledge of juvenile delinquencyThrough this Talk-Show method, it is hoped that it will be able to provide broad knowledge to teenagerssignificantly affects development and growth in adolescence both physically and psychologically.And with this socialization, it is hoped that it will be able to provide positive direction for shifting focus todelinquency that occurs in teenagers.

SEX EDUCATION FOR SMART POPULATION

Poverty and human security are domestic problems that occur in many countries. This caused by the population continuing to increase and not being optimal in suppressing the population which increase every minute. Sex education is one of the solutions to reduce the population and explain that premarital sexual behavior continues to increase from year to year. For instance, the emergence of unwanted pregnancies, abortions, dropping out of school, and contracting non-communicable diseases. This study aims to examine the sex education for smart population to enriching human security and reduction the poverty. Due to the fact that such education would seek to empower people to make the right decisions with correct information on anatomy, contraception, and disease identification and prevention. The intended effects of the intervention include prevention of unintended births, prevention of AIDs and sexually transmitted diseases, and the prevention of overpopulation which can cause hunger and it will happen eventually in malnutrition everywhere.

EDUCATION INFLUENCE THROUGH SPINNING WHEEL ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT PRE-MARITAL SEX IN SMAN 10 BENGKULU CITY

Background: Adolescence is a time when everyone is curious about everything, including one sexual problem. Adolescents require sexual education instruction at this time in their personal development. Objective: The purpose of this study is to see how teaching using the Spinning Wheel affects adolescents' knowledge and attitudes toward premarital sex at SMA Negeri 10 in Bengkulu City. Method: This study employs a pre-experimental design with single-group pretest and posttest techniques. Proportionate stratified random sampling was performed with 40 class X students from SMA Negeri 10 Bengkulu City, and pre and post-questionnaires were employed for data collection. The analytical method uses the Wilcoxon test. Result: The results showed that there was an increase in the average knowledge of adolescents before (10.50) and after education (13,70) with a mean difference (3.2), an increase in the average attitude before (33.65) and after being given education (38.48) with a mean difference (4.83). There is an educational influence through the media Spinning Wheel On The increase in knowledge (P-Value=0,000) and attitudes (P-Value=0,000)of adolescents about premarital sex at SMA Negeri 10 Bengkulu City. Conclusion: There is an educational influence using Spinning Wheel media on teenagers' knowledge and attitudes about premarital sex. It is hoped that academics, educational institutions, and other researchers will use the Spinning Wheel media and develop android-based learning methods and other games to increase the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents, especially about premarital sex. Keyword: Teenagers, Premarital Sex, Spinning Wheel

Permissive Attitude towards Premarital Sex Among University Students in Malaysia - Does Childhood Abuse Play A Role?

Introduction: Despite it being culturally forbidden, youth are voluntarily engaging in premarital sex which could lead to poor sexual behaviour in adult life. This nationwide study aimed to determine the prevalence of permissive attitude towards premarital sex among young university students and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021 among students attending higher education institutions in Malaysia using stratified random sampling. A self-administered online questionnaire was used that captured participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of sexual health, childhood abuse, and attitudes toward premarital sex. Data were analysed using SPSS 27. Results: Out of 1171 respondents, 42.4% have demonstrated permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Half had adequate knowledge on sexual health (50.2%). Among the four types of childhood abuse, only emotional abuse (p=0.02) was found more likely (AOR: 2.01; 95% CI: 1.30-3.12, p=0.02) to have permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Being a Muslim (p<.001) and living in urban area (p=0.03) were protective factors against having permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Participants who have and adequate knowledge on sexual health (p<.001), smoke or vape (p=0.05) and consume alcohol (p<0.001) were more likely to have permissive attitude towards premarital sex. Conclusion: Childhood abuse, especially emotional abuse, should not be underestimated. Permissiveness regarding premarital sex is of great concern. Permissiveness can lead to risky sexual behaviour. Preventive measures should be taken to promote positive attitudes toward premarital sex and to raise awareness about childhood abuse.

Pornography consumption, premarital sex attitudes, and the moderating role of age: Replication in two U.S. panels

Pornography use, sexual attitudes, and age differences in sexual outcomes have each been of longstanding interest to sexologists. Few sexological studies have considered how the association between pornography consumption and sexual attitudes may be moderated by age differences, however. Further, few pornography scholars have directed their research efforts toward replication studies despite calls for an increased emphasis on replication across the social and behavioral sciences. This rapid communication attempted to replicate one of the earliest longitudinal panel studies of the relationship between pornography consumption and sexual attitudes among U.S. adults and the first to examine whether the prospective association between pornography use and attitudes toward premarital sex varies by the age of the pornography consumer. While the present replication results were largely consistent with the original study, they also reinforced the position that complexity of analysis and nuance of interpretation are dual requirements for informative replication studies.

The Influence of Self-Control on Premarital Sexual Behavior

The Influence of Self-Control on Premarital Sexual Behavior