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Adolescent Sexual Development: An Overview of Recent Research

By S. M. Scott and A. M. Walsh, published in 2014 in the Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health.

An overview of recent research describing adolescent sexual development is presented, including research examining puberty, sexual attitudes and behaviours, and LGBTQ youth and stigma. This overview is placed within the context of the healthy sexual development framework and the four domains of development (physical, social, cognitive, and emotional) incorporated in the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ youth policy framework. Finally, recommendations are made for future community mental health research and policy.

Adolescent Sexual Development: An Overview of Recent Research

By S. M. Scott and A. M. Walsh, published in 2014 in the Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health.

An overview of recent research describing adolescent sexual development is presented, including research examining puberty, sexual attitudes and behaviours, and LGBTQ youth and stigma. This overview is placed within the context of the healthy sexual development framework and the four domains of development (physical, social, cognitive, and emotional) incorporated in the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ youth policy framework. Finally, recommendations are made for future community mental health research and policy.

Adolescent Sexual Development: An Overview of Recent Research

July 29, 2025 • YouthREX

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