Peer and Teacher Effects on the Early Onset of Sexual Intercourse
Mara Brendgen, PhD,
Brigitte Wanner, PhD and
Frank Vitaro, PhD
At the time of the study, Mara Brendgen was with the Department of Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal. Brigitte Wanner was with the Research Unit on Childrens Psychosocial Maladjustment, University of Montreal, Montreal. Frank Vitaro was with the Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Quebec, Abitibi-Temiscamengue.
FIGURE 1——Graphical depiction of the combined results from the linear regressions predicting the putative mediator variables (delinquent behavior and self-esteem) and from the logistic regression predicting early sexual intercourse: Northwestern Quebec, 1987–1994.
Note. See "Methods" section for details of how variables were assessed. **P < .05; ***P < .01; P < .001.