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Sample Size: 1424
Fieldwork: 18th - 21st July 2008
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In your opinion which ONE of the following has given you the MOST valuable advice
about sex and relationships?
Parents / guardians
School / teachers
Friends
Teen magazines / books / internet sites
Over 18 internet sites / magazines
Other
None of the above – I haven’t had any valuable advice about
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
34
23
23
10
2
2
3
3
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
I need more information and education about sex and relationships
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
4
24
28
27
14
2
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
15
32
26
18
4
5
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
16
41
23
13
5
2
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
11
30
24
19
15
1
I am always honest with friends about my sexual activity
Me and my friends frequently talk about sex
Sex is discussed openly in my family
I am always honest with my parents about my sexual activity
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
13
22
22
20
15
7
We would now like you to think about pregnancy.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
I understand exactly how a woman gets pregnant
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know
1
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23
2
1
0
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I understand the medical processes involved in having an abortion
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know
19
30
16
21
8
6
I would consider having a baby to gain benefits and / or housing
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know
1
1
4
12
79
3
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know
18
16
31
14
9
13
I would never consider abortion
Would you tell your parents if you or your partner got pregnant?
Definitely
Probably
Probably not
Definitely not
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
50
36
7
1
6
Have you ever watched or looked at pornography... [Please tick all that apply]
Online
On a mobile phone
In a magazine
In a movie
On television
Other
Never looked at pornography
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
37
22
30
23
22
2
32
10
Never
About once a day
2 to 3 times a week
Once a week
Once a fortnight
Once a month
Once every few months
Less often than once every few months
I’ve only looked at it once or twice
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
32
3
7
5
3
4
6
6
21
14
How frequently do you watch or look at pornography?
2
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We would now like you to consider your experience of sexual activity. This includes
intercourse, oral sex or masturbation (giving someone ELSE a “hand job”).
Have you ever had a sexual experience?
Yes
No
Don’t know/ Prefer not to say
40
47
13
Under 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Don’t know / Prefer not to say/ Never had sexual experience
1
2
6
10
11
7
2
61
At which age did you have your first sexual experience?
Have you ever had sex? With sex we mean full sexual intercourse.
Yes
No
Don’t know/ Prefer not to say
22
64
15
Under 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Don’t know / Prefer not to say/ Never had sex
0
0
1
4
8
6
2
78
None
One
Two
Three to five
Six to ten
More than ten
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
64
11
6
3
1
1
15
Yes
No
Not sure
2
84
13
Had sex without any contraception
Had sex without a condom
Had a sexually transmitted infection
Had sex after drinking too much
Thought I or my partner was pregnant
Terminated a pregnancy (had an abortion)
Had the morning after pill
Had a one-night-stand (sexual intercourse on the night you met)
None of the above
Prefer not to say
5
9
1
8
4
1
2
5
71
15
At which age did you first have sex?
How many sexual partners have you had?
Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?
Which if any of the following have you ever done? [Please tick all that apply]
3
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
I need a few drinks to loosen up before having sex
[Excluding those that have never had sex or did not say]
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree Strongly
Don’t know
3
8
22
23
42
2
None
One
Two
Three to five
Six to ten
More than ten
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
96
2
2
1
0
0
0
How many one night stands have you had?
Which if any of the following have you ever been confused or worried about? [Please
tick all that apply]
My sexuality
The size or shape of my genitals
My weight
My sex drive
None of the above
Don’t know
7
16
46
5
41
4
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Don’t know
17
35
23
2
1
23
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Don’t know
44
34
11
3
1
7
Agree Strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Don’t know
1
4
8
19
65
2
I have a normal and healthy sex drive
I (would) always insist on using a condom when having sex
I have been bullied about my sexuality
4
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Which if any of the following have you ever done? [Please tick all that apply]
Kissed someone of the same sex
Had sex with someone of the same sex
Neither
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
12
2
83
4
Did you learn about homosexuality / bisexuality in school?
Yes
No
Don’t know
57
38
5
Which if any of the following have you ever done? [Please tick all that apply]
Been pressurized into any form of sexual activity by friends or other people in your age
group
Been pressurized into any form of sexual activity by a boyfriend / girlfriend
Used to internet to find potential boyfriends / girlfriends
None of the above
Don’t know / prefer not to say
6
6
7
81
4
How long would you wait before having sex with a new partner?
Hours
Days
Weeks
Months
Until we’re married
Until I feel ready
Don’t know / Prefer not to say
5
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5
11
11
6
54
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