A Concept Analysis of Self-Efficacy and Adolescent Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior

Abstract

The concept of self-efficacy as it relates to adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviors has clear nursing implications and usage among the adolescent population. Self-efficacy is a key concept to be used in health promotion. Health promotion activities are pivotal in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in the adolescent population. Knowledge of the self-efficacy level of the adolescent patient can give the nurse greater insight in the meaning of the patient's response in a given situation. This also helps the nurse identify which adolescents would benefit from early intervention with regard to sexual health.

Sexual Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors: A Review

“…SSE slowly grows over time. Over time also, sexual anxiety is reduced and SSE is evolving, which affects the individual's future behavior (39).…”

A Systematic Review and Integration of Concept Analyses of Self‐Care and Related Concepts

“…Attributes. Characteristics of self-efficacy are, for example, cognitive and affective processes (Liu, 2012;Voskuil & Robbins, 2015;Zulkosky, 2009), locus of control (Zulkosky, 2009), motivation to perform a task (Heale & Griffin, 2009;Jenkins, 2015), and self-appraisal (Voskuil & Robbins, 2015).…”

“…Antecedents. Self-efficacy is influenced by previous mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion or social influence, and physiological and affective states (Asawachaisuwikrom, 2002;Heale & Griffin, 2009;Jenkins, 2015;Liu, 2012;Voskuil & Robbins, 2015;Zulkosky, 2009). Other antecedents identified are selfconfidence, values, beliefs, and spirituality (Eller et al, 2018).…”

“…Clinical outcomes are engagement in the desired health behaviors, disease management and prevention, and improved physical functions (Heale & Griffin, 2009;Liu, 2012). Societal outcomes entail increased use of community resources and social support (Eller et al, 2018;Jenkins, 2015).…”

Adolescent’s Self-Efficacy for Early Marriage in South Bangka Regency, Indonesia

“…The adolescent who sees their peers making healthy sexual decisions is more apt to make healthy decisions regarding their own sexual health [16].…”