The Problem With Statistics
It is common for young men and women to become sexually active at an early age. The prevalence of teens’ sexual activeness cuts across countries and nations. Simply put, this issue on the early sexual involvement of teens is already a global phenomenon. With this came the concern on finding out the issues involved in teenage sexuality; thus, facts on teenage sexual behavior started to catch the interest of experts on the field of psychology.
But certain problems are bound to arise because our cultural norms make it somewhat unacceptable to discuss issues about sex as if we are merely talking about climate change. Most people ten to keep their silence on issues regarding teenage sex, as if sex is truly a sore tpic, especially because it involves young adults who should not have been engaging in.
This entry is not about statistics, but rather, on the problems that hinder the production of relevant statistics.
First and foremost, it is important to note that statistics on teens’ sexual behaviors may not be as reliable as other statistics because admittedly, people have a tendency not to answer honestly when inquiries about their sexual experiences are being made. Second, lack of representation is also considered a problem because some parents veto their sons’ and daughters’ involvement with studies relating to sex. Lastly, categorizing a teen is also challenging.
