Adolescent sexual behavior is at the forefront of social science research
because it is central to a number of social and medical issues; it remains a
major public concern. Underlying factors that influence adolescent sexual
behavior are investigated within a sociological framework. Aspects of
sexuality are explored through the application of self-control theory which
posits that parents are responsible for development of self-control in their
children, and that the level of self-control determines the propensity to
engage in risk-related behavior. It is hypothesized that adolescent...