Ecological factors associated with adolescent sexual activity.
Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological systems theory was used as an organizing framework for the research on teenage sexual activity. Per Bronfenbrenner's theory, the literature is discussed according to macrolevel (system-wide), mesolevel (immediate social environment), and microlevel (individual) factors that are associated with adolescent sexual involvement. Following the review, implications for social work are explored.
Corcoran
J
J
University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, 76019-0129, USA. j.corcoran@uta.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors