Parent-Child Communication Related to Sexual Health

The Contextual Experiences of Rural Latino Parents and Youth

Bibliographic Data

ID2501239
AuthorsKimberly Stau (0000-0003-0414-4135, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, corresponding author), Yvette Murphy-Erby (University of Arkansas at Fayetteville), Javier Boyas, Javier F Boyas (0000-0002-4322-8385, The University of Texas at Arlington), Van Biven, Van Bivens (The University of Texas at Arlington)
Year2011
Volume12
Issue2
Pages181-200
Publication date2011-09-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAdvances in Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1527-8565 • E-ISSN: 2331-4125
PublisherIUPUI University Library (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.18060/1869
OpenAlexW1864704613
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited25

Understanding how parent-child communication occurs within the cultural context is an important consideration in sexual health given that culture plays a major role in the development of various beliefs and attitudes. This qualitative study explores the perceived experiences of first-generation, immigrant rural Latino parents and youths (N = 19) about parent-child communication related to sexual health. Specifically, the article explores their perceptions on (a) the process of such communication when and if it occurs; (b) the content of such discussions when they occur; and (c) whether the content of these discussions is based on gender or familial context. Results suggest that cultural norms are followed in regards to gender of both the parent and the youth, but often going against religious and father's expectations, with the mothers discussing birth control facts in greater frequency. We discuss implications for Latino teen pregnancy prevention efforts

Developmental psychology · Immigration · Perception · Qualitative research · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Psychology · Social Psychology