Family, Sex Education, and Religion: A Qualitative Study of the Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Decision-Making among African American College Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-55
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Schipani-McLaughlin ◽  
Carmen Collins ◽  
Sinead N. Younge ◽  
Jessica M. Sales ◽  
Katrina Farber
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
College Women ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sociocultural Influences ◽  
Sexual Decision Making

A Qualitative Exploration of Religion, Gender Norms, and Sexual Decision-Making within African American Faith-Based Communities

Sex Roles ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 189-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin N. Piper ◽  
Tyler J. Fuller ◽  
Amy A. Ayers ◽  
Danielle N. Lambert ◽  
Jessica M. Sales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Gender Norms ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

scholarly journals Young New Zealand women's sexual decision making in casual sex situations: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Cooper ◽  
Barrie Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Societal Expectations

This qualitative study explores the sexual decision making (SDM) of a group of young New Zealand women who had previously participated in casual sex without a condom. In doing so, it helps address a gap in the literature of first-hand accounts of the factors that have influenced SDM related to sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk in New Zealand. Eleven women were interviewed with the intention of gaining a greater understanding of their SDM before, and in, the 'heat of the moment'. Four major themes related to SDM emerged from the data: 1) the importance of being in a relationship; 2) the influence of alcohol on SDM; 3) the power of societal expectations and the women's desire to be seen as "normal"; and 4) the sense of powerlessness many felt in negotiating condom use. The findings are discussed in relation to their relevance for sexual health promotion in the social context of New Zealand and in terms of research indicating that similar factors influence the SDM of young women in other Western countries.

The omission and minimisation of sexual decision-making skills in US sex education textbooks

Sex Education ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Kimberly Fuller ◽  
Katherine Clonan-Roy ◽  
Elizabeth Goncy ◽  
Shereen Naser
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Decision Making

Development and Evaluation of a Sexual Decision-Making and Social Skills Program: "The Choice is Yours-Preventing HIV/STDs"

1997 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Noell ◽  
Dennis Ary ◽  
Terry Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Interactive Videodisc ◽  
Randomized Experiment ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
Social Skills Program ◽  
Std Risk

A series of interactive videodisc programs designed to reduce HIV/STD risk behaviors was developed and evaluated. Separate programs were developed for each of three race/ethnicities (African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian) at each of two age levels (middle school and high school) using extensive formative procedures. Each program uses scenarios with extensive branching story lines to teach decision-making skills and socially appropriate responses to potentially risky sexual situations. In a randomized experiment with 827 students, significant changes were observed at posttest for the four constructs assessed: (1) belief that sex occurs as a result of decisions (vs. "it just happens"), (2) belief that even a single incident of unprotected sex can result in an STD or pregnancy, (3) intentions and attitudes toward use of condoms, and (4) self-efficacy in remaining abstinent (i.e., avoiding sex). At 30-day follow-up, three of the four measures remained significant.

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