The Assessment of High-Risk Sexual Behavior and Self-Presentation Concerns

Scandell, Donald J.; Klinkenberg, W. Dean; Hawkes, Melanie C.

doi:10.1177/1049731502250402

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“…A closer look at the existing empirical literature supports this conjecture. The few studies that explicitly considered questions on the self-reporting of sexual partners were consistent with what we found here: there was either no difference in reporting associated with mode of administration (Boekeloo et al, 1994; Durant & Carey, 2000; Scandell, Klinkenberg, Hawkes, & Spriggs, 2003) or higher reporting in the FTFI (Solstad & Davidsen, 1993). The implication would seem to be that both modes produce consistent estimates, so the decision should be based on other grounds.…”

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Consistency of Self-Reported Sexual Behavior in Surveys

Hamilton

Morris

2009

Arch Sex Behav

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Accurate data on sexual behavior have become increasingly important for demographers and epidemiologists, but self-reported data are widely regarded as unreliable. We examined the consistency in the number of sexual partners reported by participants in seven population-based surveys of adults in the U.S. Differences between studies were quite modest and much smaller than those associated with demographic attributes. Surprisingly, the mode of survey administration did not appear to influence disclosure when the questions were similar. We conclude that there is more consistency in sexual partnership reporting than is commonly believed.

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confidence: 87%

Consistency of Self-Reported Sexual Behavior in Surveys

Hamilton

Morris

2009

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“…This concurs with previous studies in which similar and even higher rates of RSB were demonstrated among both males and females (e.g., Hawkins et al, 1995;Poulson et al, 1998;Scandell et al, 2003). Nevertheless, the findings gained in this study demonstrate an association between RSB and gender, as well as gender differences in RSB, with males reporting higher rates of engagement in RSB during the previous year and receiving higher total RSB scores than females did.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Some researchers have demonstrated that engagement in RSB is more common among males than among females and that females tend to be more selective and to exercise more caution in their sexual behavior (Hawkins, Gray, & Hawkins, 1995;Poulson, Eppler, Satterwhite, Wuensch, & Bass, 1998). Other researchers, however, have indicated the opposite trend, namely that the rate of females' engagement in RSB is higher than that of males (Scandell, Klinkenberg, Hawkes, & Spriggs, 2003). Furthermore, the reason for the gender diversity in RSB has not yet been fully elucidated.…”

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“…Risky Sexual Behavior Questionnaire (RSBQ) The definition and evaluation of RSB is a complex task and a subject for debate among scholars. To date, no single accepted definition representing the entire spectrum of RSB is available in the literature (Bryan & Stallings, 2002;Scandell et al, 2003). As a result, RSB in the present study was assessed on the basis of its most strict and conservative definition, namely engagement in unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse, either as penetrating (for males) or as being penetrated (for females).…”

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Personality Traits and Coping Styles as Mediators in Risky Sexual Behavior: A Comparison of Male and Female Undergraduate Students

Gil

2005

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The aim in this study was to examine the extent to which differences in risky sexual behavior (RSB) between males and females is mediated by their personality traits and coping styles. Participants were 180 first-year undergraduate students who were evaluated with the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (Cloninger, 1987); the Multidimensional Coping Inventory (Carver, Scheier, & Weintraub, 1989); and a Risky Sexual Behavior Questionnaire. Findings showed that while the majority of the males had engaged in RSB at least once during the previous year (80%), the majority of the females had not engaged in such behavior (62%). In addition, the males scored significantly higher than did the females on the novelty-seeking personality dimension (i.e., the tendency to respond with intense excitement to novel stimuli), as well as on the problem-focused and the avoidance coping styles. Path analysis revealed 2 mediators in the relationship between RSB and gender: novelty seeking and the avoidance coping style.

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“…Alcohol use prior to sexual intercourse is associated with decreased condom use, particularly with casual partners (LaBrie et al 2005). In sum, among those college students who experience sexuallyrelated negative consequences, risk factors include multiple sexual partners in a short time span, inconsistent condom use, and heavy alcohol consumption (Desiderato and Crawford 1995;Hingson et al 2005;Scandell et al 2003).…”

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Gender-specific Normative Misperceptions of Risky Sexual Behavior and Alcohol-related Risky Sexual Behavior

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This research examined gender-specific perceptions of risky sexual behavior norms among college students and their relationship with one's own sexual behavior. We expected that students would misperceive the risky sexual behavior of their peers and that these perceptions would positively relate to their sexual behavior. Undergraduate students from the United States (N=687; 57.6% female) completed measures assessing perceived sexual behavior, sexual behavior, and other behaviors (e.g., marijuana use, alcohol consumption). Findings demonstrated that students perceived that others engaged in more risky sexual behavior than they do and that perceived norms were positively associated with one's own behavior. The incorporation of personalized normative feedback regarding risky sexual behavior into brief interventions aimed at reducing risky sexual behavior is discussed.Keywords Normative misperceptions . Social norms . Risky sexual behavior . Alcohol-related risky sexual behaviorCollege students talk to one another and about one another regarding behaviors, including partying, romantic relationships, and sexual behavior. These discussions shape students' perceptions about what is normative behavior amongst their peers (Perkins 2002). Several influential theories have considered why individuals engage in risky health behaviors. A common theoretical component is perceived peer behavior and peer approval of behavior (Ajzen 1991;Bandura 1986;Fishbein and Ajzen 1975). Normative perceptions of sexual behavior may be an important influence in college students' decisions to engage in risky sexual activities, including sex with multiple and/or casual partners, sex without using condoms, and alcoholrelated risky sexual behavior. These issues are particularly important because of the negative consequences of risky sexual activity, which include unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs; American College Health Association [ACHA] 2005). The purpose of the present research was to examine gender-specific normative perceptions of risky sexual behavior and alcohol-related risky sexual behavior and their relationship with one's own risky sexual behavior and alcohol-related risky sexual behavior. Risky Sexual Behavior and Alcohol-related Risky Sexual Behavior among College StudentsMost college students have had sex by the end of their university years, during which some students commonly engage in risky sexual behavior, including sex with multiple sexual partners, sex with casual partners, and unprotected intercourse (Cooper 2002). Among sexually active college students, 13.4% of females and 17.8% of males have had sexual intercourse with three or more Sex Roles (2007) 57: [81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90]

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The Assessment of High-Risk Sexual Behavior and Self-Presentation Concerns

Cited by 10 publications

References 38 publications

Consistency of Self-Reported Sexual Behavior in Surveys

Consistency of Self-Reported Sexual Behavior in Surveys

Personality Traits and Coping Styles as Mediators in Risky Sexual Behavior: A Comparison of Male and Female Undergraduate Students

Gender-specific Normative Misperceptions of Risky Sexual Behavior and Alcohol-related Risky Sexual Behavior

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