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Peer reviewedSmith, Carolyn A. – Social Work, 1997
Uses lifespan and ecological frameworks to investigate the factors associated with early adolescent sexual activity. Results from 803 African American and Hispanic adolescents suggest a high prevalence of early sexual activity, corresponding to higher rates of childbearing and risky sexual behavior when compared to sexual activity initiated in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Youth, High Risk Students, Hispanic Americans
