Sexual Development and Behavior in Black Preadolescents.

Westney, Ouida E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ309605

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Sexual Development and Behavior in Black Preadolescents.

Westney, Ouida E.; And Others

Adolescence, v19 n75 p557-67 Fall 1984

Assessed sexual maturation and sociosexual behaviors in 101 nine- to 11-year-old low and middle income Black children. Data confirmed that girls were more advanced in sexual maturation than boys. Results of a self-report behavior scale indicated sexual behavior was related to physical development in boys but not girls. (JAC)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Black Youth, Intermediate Grades, Physical Development, Preadolescents, Sex Differences, Sexuality

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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