Sexual experiences, risky behaviors, emotions and well-being in young people

This contribution refers to a wider research aimed to explore first sexual experience, risky behaviors and health promotion in young people. Theoretical background refers to researches about psychological aspects of sexuality, substance use, aggressive behaviors. Our research was aimed to explore behaviors and emotions related to first sexual experiences; the role of life styles, social support, sensation seeking; the correlations between unsafe/early sex and other risky behaviors and finally the impact of them on psychological well-being. Participants were young people living in Italy (n=214). Results, according to recent literature, show importance of paying attention to risky behaviors taking into account life styles, relationships and gender differences.