When it comes to abstinence teens, adults aren't speaking the same language

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 15:42 in Psychology & Sociology

Abstinence can mean different things to adolescents than to adults. That's one reason why abstinence-only programs do not have strong effects in preventing teenage sexual activity, according to new University of Washington research.

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