Sociologist Peter Bearman has studied the impact of virginity pledges and his findings show that among those teenagers who take this pledge the following has occurred:
A) the pledges reduced the teenage sexual intercourse
B) the pledges are most effective among older teens
C) the pledges have proven to be a source of frustration for parents
D) the teens' social networks are not supportive

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Bearman's research found that virginity pledges did reduce the likelihood of teenagers engaging in sexual intercourse, although the effect varied based on social context and other factors.

Sociologist Peter Bearman Has Studied the Impact of Virginity Pledges