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ArticleBMC public health2021

"Kids these days pretend to be grownups" (dekkaedaet): sexual control and negotiation among young Thai female students.

Worawalan Waratworawan, Pimpawun Boonmongkon, Nattharat Samoh, Petcharat Promnart, Thomas E Guadamuz

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Article in BMC public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 authors.

Worawalan WaratworawanCenter of Excellence in Research on Gender, Sexuality and Health and Department of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, 999 Putthamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Pimpawun BoonmongkonCenter of Excellence in Research on Gender, Sexuality and Health and Department of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, 999 Putthamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Nattharat SamohCenter of Excellence in Research on Gender, Sexuality and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, 999 Putthamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Petcharat PromnartCenter of Excellence in Research on Gender, Sexuality and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, 999 Putthamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Thomas E GuadamuzCenter of Excellence in Research on Gender, Sexuality and Health and Department of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, 999 Putthamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. tguadamu@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6803-1127

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundYoung Thai women are growing up amidst conflicting influences of globalization and traditional Thai culture. They experience confusion about which aspects of their sexuality they can express and must hide. This study examined forms of sexual control and sexual negotiation among young Thai women in secondary and vocational schools.

methodsSemi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted among 13-to 18-year-old female students attending secondary and vocational schools in six regions of Thailand. Additional semi-structured interviews were conducted with instructors of sex education, school administrators, and parents of students. NVIVO 10 was used to manage, code and assist with data analysis.

resultsSocio-cultural control on young women's sexualities was found from members of their families, schools, communities, and other students. Young women expressing their sexualities openly through verbal expressions, clothing, and behaviors were deemed negatively and stigmatized as dekkaedaet or "kids pretending to be grownups" as it is believed that they are too young and too immature to be responsible for their own decisions on their bodies and sexuality. This dominant discourse subsequently stigmatize and embarrass sexually active women. However, some young women try to negotiate and create options, by utilizing strategies that ensure secrecy.

conclusionComprehensive sexuality education is needed and should be based on the respect for human dignity and sexual and reproductive rights.

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NegotiatingSexual BehaviorAdolescentFemaleHumansSex EducationStudentsThailandNegotiationSexual controlSexuality educationYoung Thai women

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PMID33933064
PMCPMC8088650

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