Teenagers, Sexual Health Information and the Digital Age

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Teenagers, Sexual Health Information and the Digital Age examines the online resources available on teenagers, including games and digital interventions. In addition, it highlights current issues such as sexting and pornography. Information needs and provisions are examined, and existing sexual health interventions and digital interventions are discussed, gathering both teenagers’ and sexual health professionals’ views on these services. In addition to a review of the current literature on sexual health and teenagers, the book examines groups of teenagers, particularly those vulnerable to risky sex and asks what are the predictors of these behaviors and what can be done to address the behaviors. Finally, the book will also provide reflections and practical advice on the ethical issues associated with research in this context. Provides guidance on the ethical issues with research associated with this topicCovers both teenagers’ information needs as well as their existing levels of knowledgeAssesses how teenagers engage with, and evaluate, sexual health informationAddresses the challenges inherent in the online environment, such as unreliable and misleading information Cover Teenagers, Sexual Health Information and the Digital Age Copyright Acknowledgments 1. Introduction Introduction KEYWORDS INTRODUCTION Contributions of this Book Current Research on Sexual Health and Teenagers (Chapter 2) Sexual Health Education in Schools and Digital Interventions (Chapter 3) Sexual Health Professional Views of Sexual Health Education (Chapter 4) Ethical Issues When Researching Teenagers and Sexual Health (Chapter 5) Teenagers' Views of Sexual Health Education (Chapter 6) Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors for Female Teenagers (Chapter 7) Teenagers' Views of Sexual Health Education Websites and Apps (Chapter 8) Students' Views of Sexual Health Apps (Chapter 9) A Brief Online Self-affirmation Intervention to Promote Safe sex Intentions (Chapter 10) Reflections and Conclusions (Chapter 11) 2. Current Research on Sexual Health and Teenagers Sexual Health and Defining Risky Sexual Behaviors Theoretical Models of Risky Sexual Behavior The Theory of Planned Behavior Health belief model Problem behavior theory Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors Parental and Peer Influences The Self Personality Situational Factors External Factors Digital World Issues Pornography Sexting What is “sexting”? Prevalence of “sexting”? Teenagers' views of sexting Professional's views of sexting Sexting and risky sexual behavior Best practices—guidelines from research Spotlight on: Female Teenagers from low SES Areas Pressure, coercion, and consent Chapter Summary 3. Sexual Health Education in and Outside of Schools and Digital Sexual Health Interventions ABSTRACT Current School-Based Interventions in the United Kingdom Outside of the United Kingdom Current Sexual Health Interventions Outside of Schools Digital Sexual Health Interventions Benefits of the Internet for Health Information How do Teenagers Seek Online Health Information? Issues With Using the Internet for Health Information Trust Privacy Current Online Sexual Health Interventions Sexual health websites Social networking sites Text messaging Sexual health mobile apps Chapter Summary 4. Sexual Health Professional Views of Sexual Health Education Introduction Methods Approach Participants Materials and Procedure Rank Order Task Analysis Procedure The Rank Order Task Results Environment and Family Society and Media Peer Influences Self-esteem Moving Forward With Intervention Programs Rank Order Task Discussion Implications Chapter Summary 5. Ethical Issues When Researching Sexual Health With Teenagers A Brief Background to the Importance of Ethics Existing Ethical Guidelines Ethical Guidelines for Child Research General Data Protection Regulation Guidance on Teenagers and GDPR Lessons from Our Own Research Projects Seeking Legal Guidance Gaining Consent Offline consent Online consent Reflections and Guidance Recruiting Teenagers Explaining Ethics and Gaining Consent Parental Consent Chapter Summary 6. Teenagers' Views of Sexual Health Education Introduction Methods Participants Socioeconomic Status Background Materials Demographic form Diary Procedure Analysis procedure Results Can I Ask You a Question? The Social Consequences of Sex Information Sources Discussion Future Directions Implications Chapter Summary 7. Predictors of Risky Behaviors for Female Teenagers Introduction Method: Initial Phase: Pilot of Questionnaire Approach Participants Stage 1: review Stage 2: testing Materials Construction of Questionnaire Stage 1: review What Were Professionals, Parents, and Teenagers Asked to do as Part of the Review? Results Pilot findings Revised findings Findings from pilot stage 2 (testing) Method: Main Study Design Participants Materials Self-measures Personality measures Peers and parents Sexual health School performance Overview of questionnaire Procedure Results Treatment of data Early sex Intention to Have Sex Discussion Limitations and Strengths Implications 8. Teenagers' Views of Sexual Health Education Websites and Apps Introduction Method Participants Materials Websites and apps Focus group Procedure First Discussion Viewing and Interacting with Websites and Apps Return to Website/App and Final Discussion Analysis Procedure Results Drivers for Seeking Sexual Health Information Online Design of Website and Apps Website and App Content Trusting and Using Websites and Apps Return to Favorite Website/App Discussion Limitations Implications Chapter Summary 9. Students' Views of Sexual Health Apps Background Why Is the Menstrual Cycle Important to Sexual Health? Apps to Track the Menstrual Cycle Reviewing Menstrual Tracking Apps: Accuracy and Motivations for Use Summary Small-Scale App Case Study Interviews Participants Materials and Procedure Results Reliable Information Ease of Use Trust and Privacy Small-Scale Study Discussion Chapter Summary 10. A Brief Online Self-affirmation Intervention to Promote Safe sex Intentions Introduction The Study Design Participants Materials Baseline Measures The Intervention Sexual Health Website PostManipulation Measures Procedure Session 1 Session 2 Results Treatment of data Baseline measures and manipulation check Self-esteem Website check Sexual health knowledge and intention to have sex Discussion Strengths and Limitations Implications 11. Reflections Reflections: Key Messages Reflections: Methodology Including Stakeholders and Teens when Developing Interventions Types of Research Ethical Considerations Policy Society Future Directions References Index A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U W Y Back Cover