title: Concept analysis: sexual decision-making in adolescence.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This papers aims to clarify and explore the topic of adolescent decision-making regarding sexual activity.
  
  
  METHODS
  Published literature.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Adolescent decision-making regarding the initiation or continuation of sexual activity is influenced by desire for intimacy, perceived relationship safety, problem-solving ability, cognitive ability, family and peer relationships, and concern regarding pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.
authors.affiliation: Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA. jhfanta@comcast.net
authors.forename: Heidi C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Fantasia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003380:Courtship / Q000523:psychology; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D021841:Safe Sex; D019529:Sexuality; D014481:United States