Social Norms and Sexual Activity in the U.S. High Schools.

Castronova, Edward

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ERIC Number: EJ717413

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Publication Date: 2004-Sep-22

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Social Norms and Sexual Activity in the U.S. High Schools

Castronova, Edward

Journal of Human Resources, v39 n4 p912 Fall 2004

A formal model of social norms with multiple equilibria is estimated using data from the Add-Health Survey of 20,000 U.S. high school students. The results suggest that there is considerable diversity in social norm equilibria, with only some schools enforcing norms against sexual activity.

Descriptors: Sexuality, High School Students, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Student Behavior

University of Wisconsin Press, Journals Division, 1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711-2059. Web site: http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/jhr/home.html.

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: High Schools

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Language: English

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