Adolescent Sexual Development: An Overview of Recent Research
Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
17 June 2014
Abstract
An overview of recent research describing adolescent sexual development is presented, including research examining puberty, sexual attitudes and behaviours, and LGBTQ youth and stigma. This overview is placed within the context of the healthy sexual development framework and the four domains of development (physical, social, cognitive, and emotional) incorporated in the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ youth policy framework. Finally, recommendations are made for future community mental health research and policy.
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Un aperçu de la recherche récente décrivant le développement sexuel des adolescents et adolescentes est présenté, y compris la recherche examinant la puberté, les attitudes et les comportements sexuels et les jeunes des minorités sexuelles et la stigmatisation. Cette vue d'ensemble est placé dans le contexte du cadre du développement sexuel sain et les quatre domaines du développement (physique, social, cognitif et émotionnel) incorporé dans le cadre stratégique pour la jeunesse du ministère des Services à l'enfance et à la jeunesse de l'Ontario. Enfin, des recommandations sont présentées pour la recherche et la politique de santé mentale communautaire dans l'avenir.
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Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 33 • Number 1 • July 2014
Pages: 21 - 29
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ScottSusan M. and WalshAnne Marie. 2014. Adolescent Sexual Development: An Overview of Recent Research. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health.
33(1): 21-29. https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2014-003
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