Perspectives of parents, teachers, and community leaders on adolescent sexual behavior across ecological contexts in Cambodia: a qualitative study.

Purpose: This study investigated the perspectives of parents, teachers, and community leaders regarding adolescents' sexual behavior in Cambodia. Methods: Grounded in the 'ecological framework of adolescent health,' this study employed a descriptive qualitative approach to explore the perspectives o...

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Publicado en:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 56; no. 1; pp. 108 - 123
Autores principales: Yang, Youngran, Park, Gloria
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Korean Society of Nursing Science Feb2026
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          Parental Attitudes Cambodia
          Faculty Attitudes
          Communities
          Leaders
          Sexual Behavior In Adolescence
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Adolescence
          Cambodia
          Ecological Research
          Funding Source
          Qualitative Studies
          Descriptive Research
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Social Change
          Health Policy
          Purposive Sample
          Snowball Sample
          Audiorecording
          Social Media
          Social Norms
          Adult
          Mothers
          Fathers
          Checklists
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Purpose: This study investigated the perspectives of parents, teachers, and community leaders regarding adolescents' sexual behavior in Cambodia. Methods: Grounded in the 'ecological framework of adolescent health,' this study employed a descriptive qualitative approach to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders, including 12 parents, eight teachers, and four community leaders. Drawing on in-depth, semi-structured individual and focus group interviews, the study examined risk and protective factors related to risky sexual behavior across family, school, community, social, cultural, and policy contexts. Data collection was conducted from December 5, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Results: The integrated thematic analysis revealed six main themes. Parents positioned themselves as anxious protectors but struggled with limited opportunities for open conversation; teachers acted as observe-and-warn mediators, constrained by institutional authority, curricular boundaries, and rapidly shifting youth culture; and community leaders interpreted emerging trends through the lens of social change, eroding traditions, and weakening collective governance. Across groups, participants acknowledged the limitations of unilateral action and advocated for multilevel, collaborative solutions that bridge families, schools, and broader communities. Conclusion: The study concluded that adolescent sexual behaviors should be understood from diverse perspectives. This finding highlights the need for culturally appropriate and sensitive measures supported by multisectoral systems operating at the family, school, community, civil society (e.g., non-governmental organizations), and national levels.
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