Longitudinal stability and predictability of sexual perceptions, intentions, and behaviors among early adolescent African-Americans
Journal of Adolescent HealthPublished 1 January 1996
Bonita Stanton, Xiaoming Li, Maureen M. Black, Izabel Ricardo, Jennifer Galbraith, Susan Feigelman
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The data suggest that social cognitive behavioral models that incorporate intentions and perceptions are appropriate as the theoretical basis for interventions targeting these young adolescents.
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These data suggest that social cognitive behavioral models that incorporate intentions and perceptions are appropriate as the theoretical basis for interventions targeting these young adolescents.
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