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Adolescents ’ sexuality is not well understood in society today. Little research has explored the relationship between adolescents’ sexual behavior and their perception of their parents ’ and peers’ attitudes toward sexuality. Therefore, exploring the association between adolescents ’ sexual behavior and the influences parent and peer attitudes have on adolescents ’ sexual behavior is important. Further understanding adolescents ’ sexual behavior decisions and perceptions as related to sexuality can give society a larger understanding of this sensitive issue. Research oriented to this age group can therefore affect sexual education policies in schools and impact general societal knowledge and understanding. The current study examined adolescents ’ sexual behavior and their perceptions of their parents ’ and peers ’ approval or disapproval of their involvement in sexual intercourse. Participants included 5