Taleghani, Fariba, Merghati Khoie, Effat al Sadat, Gholami, Ali, Tavakoli, Mahgol, Noroozi, Mahnaz (2025). Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths. , 4(4), 37-45.
Fariba Taleghani; Effat al Sadat Merghati Khoie; Ali Gholami; Mahgol Tavakoli; Mahnaz Noroozi. "Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths". , 4, 4, 2025, 37-45.
Taleghani, Fariba, Merghati Khoie, Effat al Sadat, Gholami, Ali, Tavakoli, Mahgol, Noroozi, Mahnaz (2025). 'Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths', , 4(4), pp. 37-45.
Taleghani, Fariba, Merghati Khoie, Effat al Sadat, Gholami, Ali, Tavakoli, Mahgol, Noroozi, Mahnaz Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths. , 2025; 4(4): 37-45.

Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths

Health Education and Health Promotion
Article 4, Volume 4, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 37-45    PDF (157.73 K)
Authors
Fariba Taleghani1; Effat al Sadat Merghati Khoie2; Ali Gholami3; Mahgol Tavakoli4; Mahnaz Noroozi* 5
1Professor, Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2Associate Professor, Iranian National Centre of Addiction Studies, Institution of Risk Behaviors Reduction, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Medical, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
5Assistant Professor, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Aim: Nowadays, sexual behaviours of the youths have turned into a controversial issue all over the world due to widespread sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and unwanted pregnancies. Regarding the increasing interactions of the youths with their friends and peers in Iranian society in the recent years, this research was conducted to explain the role of friends and peers to establish pre-marital sexual relationships among the youths.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted on 30 single boys and girls aged 18-24 years, living in Isfahan, Iran, who had already started sexual activities and 17 other participants who were in a way involved in the experienced events by the youths. Data collection was done using semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis.
Findings: After analyzing the interviews, two sub-categories emerged including "being influenced by friends and peers" and "exchanging sexual information and contents", which were entitled “The effects of youths, interactions with friends and peers” as the main category.
Conclusion: Considering the important role of friends and peers in shaping pre-marital sexual relationships among the youths, providing them with comprehensive educational programs about STIs, HIV/AIDS, and sexual health protection through peer-based educational approach is necessary.
Keywords
Sexual Behavior; Pre-marital sex behavior; Peers; Youth; Iran
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