日本性感染症学会誌 Journal of Japanese Society for Sexually Transmitted Infections

This study aimed to clarify the perception of interpersonal relationships in routine life, identify the concerns related to sexuality, and determine the differences in the perception of sexually experienced and inexperienced high school students. The survey was conducted using an unsigned formula self-administered questionnaire, and 7,739 subjects were analyzed. About 70% of the subjects reported “there are a lot of friends” and “feeling happy”, and 90% reported “feeling happy growing up with in your family”. Total 5.3% subjects had a sexual experience, and significantly more subjects who were sexually experienced reported “feeling happy” and “feeling happy growing up with in your family” than those who were sexually inexperienced. In contrast, significantly more subjects who were sexually experienced subjects reported “feeling lonely”. Puberty was the main period when they became independent of their families and established their position in the society. Therefore, as part of the education in adolescents, it is important to raise self-esteem as well as enhance relationships and communication skills with others.