Adolescents are also influenced by their peers and family. Individual Factors Psychosocial Influences .
Early initiation is a positive predictor of sexual frequency.
Self-esteem is another psychosocial influence on adolescent sexual behavior, but it is related to sexual attitudes. Gender Differences . Adolescent males and females report differences in sexual expression for frequency of intercourse and attitudes about sexuality. Adolescent males and females also report different expectations about sexual behavior. Attitudes About Sexuality .