Sexual Behavior

Sample Custom Questions by Topic:

During the past year in school, how often did you get help with confidential issues like birth control, condoms, or STDs?
1. Always
2. Sometimes
3. Never
4. Don't know/remember
5. Didn't need care
The last time you had sexual intercourse, did you or your partner use a condom?
1. Never had sexual intercourse
2. No
3. Yes
Have you ever been forced to have sexual intercourse when you did not want to?
1. No
2. Yes
3. Don't know
How much do you agree/disagree that for teens your age, abstinence is a better choice than having sexual intercourse?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
5. Don't know
Have you ever talked with a parent, guardian, or another adult in your family about sex?
1. No
2. Yes
Who would you most likely talk to or get advice/information from about dating/relationships?
1. Friend
2. Brother/Sister
3. Parent/Guardian
4. Teacher/Counselor
5. Other Adult
6. Internet
7. Hotline/Agency
8. Other

Please note: the questions listed are those that have been used in various custom modules to-date. These questions are intended to be used as guides only, as WestEd does not make claims to their utility. Clients wishing to develop a custom module should do so in consultation with their Cal-SCHLS Regional Center.