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Peer reviewedOnuoha, Francis N.; Munakata, Tsunetsugu – Adolescence San Diego, 2005
Assertiveness, defined as perceived confidence to express true feelings in interpersonal relationships, has been reported to correlate with HIV risk avoidance. However, Japanese social structure encourages "amae" or self-repression. The present study investigated the implications of "amae" for HIV risk avoidance among Japanese university students.…
Descriptors: Social Structure, Young Adults, Risk, Assertiveness
Peer reviewedFreedman, Darcy; Salazar, Laura F.; Crosby, Richard A.; DiClemente, Ralph J. – Adolescence San Diego, 2005
The purpose of this research was to identify environmental factors that influence incarcerated adolescents' risk for HIV/STDs. Based on data from six gender-stratified focus groups consisting of 28 incarcerated adolescents from three detention centers in Georgia, the following salient environments emerged: schools, families, peer groups,…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescents, Sex Education, Risk
Peer reviewedHartell, Cycil George – Adolescence San Diego, 2005
South Africa has a fast-growing HIV/AIDS rate, with the highest prevalence among young people (15 to 24 years), especially females. This paper is a comprehensive analytical review of available research concerning the sexual behavior of adolescents in South Africa. It offers insight into HIV infection among adolescents and provides an important…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Modification, Adolescents, Sexuality
