Sexual Issues of Girls in Adolescence: A Review Article

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Philosophy of Education, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran

4 Professor in Counseling, Department of Counseling, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Background: During adolescence, sexual issues reach their peak. This period is associated with sexual development and includes physical changes such as puberty, attitudes, and beliefs about sexual identity, sexuality, and sexual behavior in adolescents. The present systematic review analyzes and summarizes existing studies on sexual issues related to adolescence in Iranian girls.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive and systematic review. Internal databases such as SID, Magiran, Noormags, and Civilica have been were used to check available sources. Keywords such as "adolescence, "girls, "education, "sexual issues, "education, "maturity, and "injury" were searched in these databases in the time range of 2011-2022, and 120 articles were retrieved, after which 18 articles were finally included.
Findings: The results indicate that sexual issues such as abnormal relationships with the opposite or the same sex, lack of knowledge about puberty and sexual health, lack of proper communication with parents and teachers, inappropriate use of virtual space and media, and lack of necessary training among teenage girls are expanding and diversifying day by day. In addition to the increase in discussions related to increasing sexual problems of girls in adolescence, unfortunately, we witness the lack of sexual knowledge among parents and teachers as well as comprehensive sex education programs for girls at this stage, and also the lack of correct sexual awareness among them, which are the principal causes of these problems.
Conclusion: Examining and focusing on the sexual issues of this critical period of girls' lives can help them achieve a healthy sexual life away from any pollution.

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Nahid Shabani Shahreza: Google Scholar

Seyyed Jalal Hashemi: Google Scholar

Seyyed Mansour Marashi: Google Scholar

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 42, Issue 781
1st Week, November
November and December 2024
Pages 759-773

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  • Receive Date: 10 July 2024
  • Revise Date: 05 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 19 November 2024

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