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In the absence of sufficient evidence-based data and an ongoing debate in Panamanian society about how to approach adolescents\u2019 health problems, the aim of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions and attitudes of different societal actors, namely governmental employees, NGO employees, academics, members from religious groups, teachers and parents. We conducted in-depth interviews (N = 34) which focused on the behavioural and environmental factors considered to influence adolescents\u2019 decision making with regard to love, friendships and family relations. Furthermore, we explored how these stakeholders viewed the role of the education system, and the potential of including social\u2013emotional learning (SEL) in the curriculum to provide skills and capacities, which could encourage adolescents to make better decisions and improve their well-being, in general but also in the context of sexual behaviours. Analysis revealed five central themes, i.e. perceptions towards gender roles and equality, adolescents\u2019 love (sexual) relationships, capacity needs regarding prevention of risk behaviours and the role of education, comprehensive sexuality education in schools and the potentiality of SEL in the education system. The findings of the study can enhance understanding on the views of stakeholders regarding the factors influencing adolescents\u2019 decision making, as well as regarding the possibilities of introducing SEL in the Panamanian educational curriculum.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1093\/her\/cyz033","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2019,10,23]],"date-time":"2019-10-23T11:13:06Z","timestamp":1571829186000},"page":"1-14","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":11,"title":["Behavioural and environmental influences on adolescent decision making in personal relationships: a qualitative multi-stakeholder exploration in Panama"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"35","author":[{"given":"Ana B","family":"Ara\ufffdz-Ledezma","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The Netherlands"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Karlijn","family":"Massar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The Netherlands"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Gerjo","family":"Kok","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The Netherlands"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"286","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2019,11,9]]},"reference":[{"key":"2020013010364881600_cyz033-B1"},{"key":"2020013010364881600_cyz033-B2","volume-title":"Adolescent and Youth Regional Strategy and Plan of Action 2010\u20132018","year":"2010"},{"key":"2020013010364881600_cyz033-B3","volume-title":"Violence against Women. 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