Teenagers’ Perception Toward Sex: Basis for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program

Abstract

Nowadays, it is not new that some women in their young age are getting pregnant. Being exposed to the internet, easily accessing some sites and books that are meant for adults, playing video games with adult contents are all affecting the teens’ attitude towards intimacy, love, and sex. These days, it is commonly accepted to show their affection such as kissing in public places without hesitation. These children and teens who are exposed to the acts may think that doing such things is acceptable to the norms and in result: they might also be convinced to do the same. The data are gathered through the distribution of questionnaire followed by a brief interview to validate the answers of the student-respondents of College of Arts, Sciences and Letters at Pangasinan State University, Lingayen Campus. The difference among the year level, and the taken course of the respondents have a significance on their acceptability toward Premarital Sex. But overall, the level of acceptability toward sex shows that they don’t accept sexual intercourse outside of marriage.