School Engagement, Peer Influences, and Sexual Behaviors Among High School African American Adolescent Boys

2010 ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dexter R. Voisin ◽  
Torsten B. Neilands
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Peer Influences ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
African American Adolescent

scholarly journals Exploring Condom Use Behaviors Among African American Adolescent Boys in the Deep South

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155798832110090
Author(s):  
Jessica Thames Chambliss ◽  
Retta Evans ◽  
Anneliese Bolland ◽  
Martha S. Wingate ◽  
John M. Bolland
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Deep South ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
African American Adolescent ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Increased Risk

Risky sexual behaviors among adolescents can increase adverse outcomes including unplanned pregnancy or contraction or transmission of disease. Adolescents who engage in risky sexual activities are at increased risk for adverse health and social outcomes compared to those who do not engage. Despite declines in adolescent pregnancy and birth rates, the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is steadily increasing among adolescents. Moreover, African American adolescent boys in the United States, specifically in the southeastern region are disproportionally at greater risk for STIs, and STI diagnosis within this population has increased over time, compared to their white counterparts. This study sought to identify factors associated with condom use among adolescent boys in the Deep South. Using data from the Mobile Youth Survey, a longitudinal adolescent community-based survey, this study assessed the relationship between personal, behavioral, and environmental factors and condom use among African American adolescent boys (14–19 years). Younger participants (14–15 and 16–17) were more likely to use a condom during the last sexual intercourse compared to older participants (18–19 years). High positive attachment to boy/girlfriend was associated with increased condom use. The number of sexual partners, age at their first sexual encounter, recent sexual behavior, and having an STI were also associated with increased condom use among participants. The study provides further insights into factors associated with condom use among African American adolescent boys and results can inform the development of sexual health interventions.

scholarly journals SCHOOL RACIAL CLIMATE AND THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 673-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charity Brown Griffin ◽  
Shauna M. Cooper ◽  
Isha W. Metzger ◽  
Alexandrea R. Golden ◽  
C. Nicole White
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Racial Climate ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mediating Role

Racial Fairness, School Engagement, and Discipline Outcomes in African American High School Students: The Important Role of Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-238
Author(s):  
Charity Brown Griffin ◽  
Isha W. Metzger ◽  
Colleen A. Halliday-Boykins ◽  
Claudia A. Salazar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
School Students

Lived Experiences of Low-Income, African American Males in a High School STEAM Academy: Implications for School Counselors

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1_part_4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110400
Author(s):  
Edward C. Fletcher ◽  
James L. Moore
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
African American Males ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Research Question ◽  
School Personnel

Using a qualitative case study approach, this investigation focused specifically on the school and home experiences of low-income, African American males who had attended a career academy focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With semistructured interviews of individuals and focus groups, we investigated the school and home experiences of African American male former high school students and how these experiences influenced their overall educational pursuit. This study concentrated on the specific research question: What are the unique identities, school experiences, and life challenges of low-income, African American males? Data analysis revealed three salient themes: (a) missing critical school and home supports, (b) searching for significant relationships and role models, and (c) desiring to earn money to provide for their families. Based on these qualitative themes, we offer specific strategies that school personnel, such as school counselors, can use to increase school engagement and success among low-income, African American males.

Help-Seeking Behaviors and Depression among African American Adolescent Boys

Social Work ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Lindsey ◽  
W. S. Korr ◽  
M. Broitman ◽  
L. Bone ◽  
A. Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
African American Adolescent

scholarly journals The Indirect Effect of Ethnic Identity on Marijuana Use Through School Engagement: An African American High School Sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 1444-1453
Author(s):  
Chelsea E. Arsenault ◽  
Sycarah Fisher ◽  
Danelle Stevens-Watkins ◽  
Jessica Barnes-Najor
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
School Sample

scholarly journals Sexual Risk Behaviors of African American Adolescent Females: The Role of Cognitive and Religious Factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiya George Dalmida ◽  
Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola ◽  
Dora Clayton-Jones ◽  
Tami L. Thomas ◽  
Ricardo J. Erazo Toscano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
African American Adolescent ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Vaginal Sex ◽  
History Of ◽  
Religious Importance

Introduction: African American (AA) high school-age girls are more likely to have had sex before age 13 years and have higher rates of all sexually transmitted infections. Cognition and religion/spirituality are associated with adolescent sexuality, therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify cognitive and religious substrates of AA girls’ risky sexual behaviors. Method: A descriptive study was conducted with 65 AA girls aged 15 to 20 years using computerized questionnaires and cognitive function tasks. Results: Average age was 17.8 ± 1.9 years and average sexual initiation age was 15.5 ± 2.6 years. Overall, 57.6% reported a history of vaginal sex. Girls who reported low/moderate religious importance were significantly younger at vaginal sex initiation than girls for whom religion was very/extremely important. Girls who attended church infrequently reported significantly more sexual partners. Implications: Health care providers can use these findings to deliver culturally congruent health care by assessing and addressing these psychosocial factors in this population.

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