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October 2, 2025Muallim Journal of Social Science and HumanitiesOpen Access

Determinants of adolescent sexual behaviour in Malaysia: a scoping review

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This scoping review maps factors influencing adolescent sexual behaviour in Malaysia, highlighting peer influence and parental monitoring.

Key Points

  • Adolescent sexual behaviour in Malaysia shows significant risks despite lower overall activity levels compared to developed countries.
  • Key determinants include romantic relationships, peer influence, and pornography exposure, indicating complex influences on behaviour.
  • Comprehensive sexuality education is essential for reducing risky sexual practices among adolescents in Malaysia.
  • Access to sexual and reproductive health services, along with improved communication between parents and adolescents, is crucial for healthy development.

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Alagi Selvy Perumal (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5da783cbc991d0a20cf9https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/368
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