The Effects of Parental Upbringing on Collegiate Sexual Activity

Authors

• Courtney Watson

Publication Date

4-1-2009

Abstract

The present research examined the effects of parental openness and support on the sexual activity of college students. The effects of parental reaction to collegiate sexual activity were also examined. It was hypothesized that students with supportive and open parents would engage in sexually responsible behavior. On the other hand, students with parents who were not open and unsupportive were expected to describe a negative parental reaction to their sexual histories. Although the study found no significant effects in relation to sexual activity, results indicated significant effects of parental openness on parental reaction. Further research is needed to examine a larger sample and to investigate what type of parenting leads to more sexually responsible college students.

Recommended Citation

Watson, Courtney (2009) "The Effects of Parental Upbringing on Collegiate Sexual Activity," XULAneXUS: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.xula.edu/xulanexus/vol6/iss2/10