TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Intergenerational family relations and sexual risk behavior in young women
JO  - MCN American journal of maternal child nursing
A1  - Tuttle, Jane
A1  - Landau, Judith
A1  - Stanton, M. Duncan
A1  - King, Kathleen Utter
A1  - Frodi, Ann
SP  - 56
EP  - 61
VL  - 29
IS  - 1
N2  - PURPOSE: To more fully understand the associations between family variables and sexual behavior of young women. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Forty-two female clients of an urban youth agency (16 to 25 years of age) were interviewed about intergenerational stories and contact with extended families. Individuation was measured by self-report using the intergenerational individuation subscale of the Personal Authority in the Family System Questionnaire. Self-report questions were used to gain information about the young women's sexual risk behavior. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, independent t-tests, and multiple regression. Family stories were analyzed for themes of resilience or vulnerability. RESULTS: Young women who perceived their connection with previous generations in a resilient light tended to be more individuated and report less risky sexual behaviors. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: These results may give direction in the design of family interventions for reducing sexual risk taking and enhancing positive health behavior. Interventions would include promoting a healthy degree of attachment between adolescents and their families, exploration of family of origin issues, and referral for more intensive services when needed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0361-929X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -