Sekh Bidin‬, Mohamad Shahbani and Shaffie, Fuziah (2019) Voluntary sex, rape and incest among unmarried pregnant female adolescents in Malaysia (Seks Sukarela, Rogol dan Sumbang Mahram dalam kalangan Remaja Perempuan Hamil tanpa Nikah di Malaysia). Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial, 22. pp. 51-64. ISSN 2600-8165

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Abstract

Unmarried pregnancy among adolescents is a concern for all. This problem is misunderstood and is often associated solely with free sex or voluntary sex outside of marriage. However, the prevalence of unmarried pregnancy among female adolescents also resulted from rape and incest. Understanding the causes of adolescent pregnancy is crucial because it will give a different perspective. In addition, the way how to tackle this problem and the effects on female adolescents involved are also different. Hence, this article attempts to discuss the issues of voluntary sex, rape, and incest among unmarried pregnant female adolescents in Malaysia. This article is also hopefully can enhance the understanding between voluntary sex, rape, and incest that contributes to unmarried pregnancies among female adolescents in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Voluntary sex, rape, incest, adolescents, unmarried pregnancy.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions:	School of Applied Psychology, Social Work & Policy
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2021 09:10
Last Modified:	10 Mar 2021 09:10
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28226

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