RT Article T1 The physiology of adolescent sexual behaviour: A systematic review JF Cogent social sciences VO 3 IS 1 A1 Pringle, Janice A1 McAteer, John A1 Blakemore, Sarah-Jayne 1974- A1 Anand, Neil A1 Hogg, Emma A1 Jepson, Ruth A1 Mills, Kathryn L. LA English YR 2017 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1747448222 AB Objectives: To examine physiological influences of adolescent sexual behaviour, including associated psychosocial factors. Methods: Systematic review. Results: Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria relating to adolescents, physiology and sexual behaviour. We excluded studies relating to abnormal development. Findings highlighted hormonal and gender differences. Females appear to be more influenced by psychosocial aspects, including the effects of peers, than males. Males may be more inclined to engage in unprotected sex with a greater number of partners. Early maturing adolescents are more likely to be sexually active at an early age. Conclusions: Hormonal, psychosocial context, and sexual preference need to be acknowledged in intervention development. Stage of readiness to receive information may differ according to gender and physiological maturity. K1 adolescent sexuality K1 Hormones K1 Physiology K1 sexual development K1 Systematic Review DO 10.1080/23311886.2017.1368858