Teenagers, Sexual Health Information and the Digital Age

Helpful resource examining the current information landscape for adolescents on the topic of sexual health in the digital age

Kerry Mckellar (Author), Elizabeth Sillence (Author)

9780128169698, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 7 January 2020

164 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.2 cm, 0.36 kg

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.

1. Introduction to sexual health2. Current research on sexual health and teenagers3. Sexual health education in schools and digital interventions4. Sexual health professional views of sexual health education5. Ethical issues when researching teenagers and sexual health6. Teenagers views of sexual health education7. Predictors of risky sexual behaviours for female teenagers8. Teenagers views of sexual health education websites and apps9. A brief online intervention to promote safe sex intentions10. Reflections and conclusions

Subject Areas: Psychotherapy [MMJT], Child & developmental psychology [JMC]