Consistency of adolescents' self-report of sexual behavior in a longitudinal study

Inconsistencies in adolescents' self-reports of sexual behavior were studied for 758 rural adolescents (eighth-grade students in rural Maryland) who completed surveys over 3 years. Consistency rates fluctuate depending on the measure of sexual behavior, the racial/gender subgroup, age, and prio...

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Published in:	Journal of youth and adolescence Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 455 - 471
Main Authors:	Alexander, C.S, Somerfield, M.R, Ensminger, M.E, Johnson, K.E, Kim, Y.J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Plenum Press 01-10-1993
Subjects:	Adolescents Age Differences Behavior Patterns Blacks Consistency gender differences Longitudinal Studies nationalities and ethnic groups Racial Differences Rater Reliability Response Consistency Risk Taking Behavior Rural Youth Secondary Education Secondary School Students Self Evaluation (Individuals) Self Report Measures self-perception Selfreport Sex Differences sexual behavior Sexual behaviour Sexuality Surveys Whites Young people Maryland
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Summary:	Inconsistencies in adolescents' self-reports of sexual behavior were studied for 758 rural adolescents (eighth-grade students in rural Maryland) who completed surveys over 3 years. Consistency rates fluctuate depending on the measure of sexual behavior, the racial/gender subgroup, age, and prior sexual experience, but the majority present consistent reports. (SLD)
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ISSN:	0047-2891 1573-6601
DOI:	10.1007/BF01537710