What is it about?
Afro Caribbean parents and teens were interviewed and asked to discuss their feelings about parent and teen discussions around sex, how their culture affects these conversations, and the role relatives and community members have in also discussing sex with teens.
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Why is it important?
This work is important because is one of the few studies that address the Afro-Caribbean cultural influence on parent-teen discussions. The study also showcases ways in which Afro-Caribbeans are similar or different from other Black ethnic groups. The study shows the importance of relatives and community members in sharing accurate sexual health information and highlights the struggles some families face when talking about sex.
Perspectives
Conducting this study was important to me given my Afro-Caribbean ethnicity. I wanted to explore a Black ethnic group that is often left out of research regarding Black sexuality. The study shows ways in which Black ethnic groups are similar and where they diverge. In addition, I am a big supporter of parents as early interventionists and I recognize that a teens' sexual influences begin in the home but are influenced by the community in which they dwell.
Kemesha Gabbidon
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Characterizing Sexual Health Conversations Among Afro-Caribbean Families: Adolescent and Parent Perspectives, Journal of Adolescent Research, January 2019, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0743558419826064.
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