Why Not Communicate? Young Women's Reflections on Their Lack of Communication with Sexual Partners Regarding Sex and Contraception: A Qualitative Analysis

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Abstract

This study examines young women’s communication with sexual partners regarding sex and contraception, reflecting upon perceptions of their sexual communication behavior currently and during adolescence. Thirty seven (37) women between the ages of 19 and 25 were interviewed and transcripts were analyzed using grounded theory (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). The results suggest that young women lack the communication skills to navigate sexual situations.

Authors

• Kimberly Ann Parker, University of Central Oklahoma

• Bobi Ivanov, University of Central Oklahoma

• Maria Chamberlain

• Crystal Tigner