Abstract

The aim of this grounded theory study was to explore late-adolescents’ process of sexual development along with their information- and support-seeking behaviors in a Swedish context. Data were collected in semi-structured interviews with late-adolescents aged between 18 and 21 years in high schools in central Sweden. The results showed that late-adolescents’ sexual development involved seeking for knowledge, discussing norms and attitudes, learning through interactions, and growing through practice and experience. Information- and support-seeking behaviors were observed throughout their developent. This study highlights that, in order to be able to provide adequate help and support, healthcare professionals need to have an awareness of the changing information and support needs of adolescents in our constantly changing and diverse society.

摘要

这项扎根理论研究的目的是探索瑞典背景下青少年晚期的性发展过程以及他们寻求信息和支持的行为。数据是通过对瑞典中部高中 18 至 21 岁的青少年后期进行半结构化访谈而收集的。结果表明，青春期晚期的性发展包括寻求知识、讨论规范和态度、通过互动学习以及通过实践和经验成长。在他们的整个发育过程中都观察到寻求信息和支持的行为。这项研究强调，为了能够提供足够的帮助和支持，医疗保健专业人员需要了解在我们不断变化和多元化的社会中青少年不断变化的信息和支持需求。