What is it about?
In this study, we looked at why some Indonesians have sex before marriage and how it affects when they get married. We found that more men, less-educated people, and those living in rural areas tend to have sex before marriage. On the other hand, women, more-educated individuals, and rural residents tend to get married sooner after having sex for the first time. Overall, Indonesians who have premarital sex tend to get married later than those who don't. This information is important for policies that aim to provide young people with sexual health services.
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Why is it important?
What sets our study apart is that we focused on premarital sex in Indonesia, a topic that hasn't been extensively explored before. We used the latest data available from the 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey to uncover some interesting patterns. Our findings shed light on the factors influencing premarital sex and how it affects the timing of marriage in Indonesia. This information is particularly timely as it can guide policies and programs aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health for young Indonesians. By addressing these important issues, we hope to make a positive impact on the lives of many, which should attract a wide readership interested in the well-being of Indonesian youth.
Perspectives
This publication delves into the complex topic of premarital sex in Indonesia. It employs a robust methodology to analyze data from the 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. The study identifies factors influencing premarital sex and its impact on marriage timing. Notably, it reveals that Indonesians who engage in premarital sex tend to marry later. These findings have implications for public health policies and initiatives aimed at providing sexual and reproductive health services to young people in Indonesia.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Premarital Sex Initiation and Time Interval to First Marriage Among Indonesians, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, February 2018, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/00074918.2018.1440067.
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