Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS and Low Self-Control Trait: Explaining Preventative Behaviors Among Iranian University Students

BACKGROUND: In spite of developed countries there are progressive trend about HIV/AIDS and its' aspects of transmission in the low socio-economic societies. The aim of this was to explain the youth’s behavior in adopting HIV/AIDS related preventive behaviors in a sample of Iranian university students by emphasizing on fear appeals approaches alongside examining the role of self-control trait for explaining adoption on danger or fear control processes based on Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). METHODS: A sample of 156 randomly selected university students in Jolfa, Iran was recruited in a predictive cross-sectional study by application of a researcher-designed questionnaire through self-report data collection manner. Sexual high risk behaviors, the EPPM variables, self-control trait, and general self-efficacy were measured as theoretical framework. RESULTS: Findings indicated that 31.3% of participants were in the fear control process versus 68.7% in danger control about HIV/AIDS and also the presence of multi-sex partners and amphetamine consumption amongst the participants. Low self-control trait and low perceived susceptibility significantly were related to having a history of multi-sex partners while high level of self-efficacy significantly increased the probability of condom use. CONCLUSION: Findings of the study were indicative of the protective role of high level of self-control, perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy factors on youth's high-risk behaviors and their preventative skills as well.

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The Role of Cues, Self-Efficacy, Level of Worry, and High-Risk Behaviors in College Student Condom Use

Journal of Sex Education and Therapy ◽

10.1080/01614576.1995.11074141 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 103-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Colleen A. Mahoney

Keyword(s):

College Student ◽

High Risk ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

High Risk Behaviors

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The role of sexting and related behaviors to victimization via nonconsensual pornography: an exploratory analysisof university students

Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research ◽

10.1108/jacpr-02-2021-0578 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Catherine D. Marcum ◽

Barbara H. Zaitzow ◽

George E. Higgins

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Online Survey ◽

Self Control ◽

Content Type ◽

Dating Apps ◽

Stratified Sample ◽

Low Self Control ◽

University Setting

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of university students with nonconsensual pornography. The focus of the present work is on nonconsensual pornography – the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images and sexual extortion – that are becoming common experiences for many people. While the forms of nonconsensual pornography may vary, each case has one thing in common: the offender has shared a private image of the victim without the victim’s consent. Design/methodology/approach The data for this study was collected from student participants at a southeastern university. The stratified sample of university students was sent a link to an online survey and the responses of those who chose to respond were used in subsequent analyses (n = 300). Findings The findings of this exploratory study show low self-control as a significant predictor of sexting. Significant predictors of victimization via nonconsensual pornography included participation in sexting and use of dating apps. Originality/value While not generalizable, the descriptive data provide an important landscape for consideration of policy and legal recommendations to protect potential victims as well as would-be perpetrators beyond a university setting.

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"The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Traits of Anxiety "

Artha - Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.12724/ajss.11.1 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Batool Pashang ◽

Mridula Singh

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Self Control ◽

The Other ◽

Emotional Instability ◽

Intelligence Scale ◽

Medium Level ◽

High Level ◽

Low Self Control ◽

Guilt Proneness

The present study examines the role of Emotional intelligence, as measured by Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), in relation to Traits of anxiety (Emotional instability, Suspiciousness, Guilt proneness, Low integration and Tension), as measured by Anxiety Scale (IPAT). A total of 599 adults, between the ages of 20 to 50 were asked to complete the questionnaires. The mean score on total anxiety verified that the highest level of El tolerated the lowest anxiety, which was followed by subjects with medium and low levels of El. The results of the Low self control (Q3) and Emotional Instability(C) traits, displayed that the highest level of El yielded the lowest scores on those traits. The findings reported that the trait of Suspicion was tolerated same among the groups. On the other hand both the Apprehension and Tension traits pushed up on the high level of El. In the case of medium level of El, people were engaged with all of the traits on an average but the Apprehension was increased in this group in comparison to the other traits.

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HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk Behaviors Among Historically Black University Students

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e704302011-001 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Kathleen H. Dockett ◽

Evelyn Lieb ◽

April De La Cruz ◽

Melinda A. Montgomery ◽

Tranesha Christie

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Historically Black ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Historically Black University ◽

Aids Knowledge ◽

Hiv Aids

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The predictor role of Internet addiction in high- risk behaviors and general health status among Alborz students: A structural equation model

Heliyon ◽

10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06987 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. e06987

Author(s):

Azam Toozandehjani ◽

Zohreh Mahmoodi ◽

Mitra Rahimzadeh ◽

Alireza Jashni Motlagh ◽

Mahnaz Akbari Kamrani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

High Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Structural Equation Model ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Model ◽

General Health Status ◽

High Risk Behaviors

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Workplace Cyberbullying: A Criminological and Routine Activity Perspective

Journal of Information Technology ◽

10.1177/02683962211027888 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026839622110278

Author(s):

Sixuan Zhang ◽

Dorothy Leidner ◽

Xin Cao ◽

Ning Liu

Keyword(s):

Boundary Spanning ◽

Routine Activities ◽

Self Control ◽

Routine Activities Theory ◽

Routine Activity ◽

General Theory Of Crime ◽

Theory Of Crime ◽

Low Self Control ◽

The U.S

Extant research on the antecedents of workplace cyberbullying pays little attention to the role of perpetrator traits in influencing workplace cyberbullying, as well as the unique occurrence context that distinguishes workplace cyberbullying with juvenile cyberbullying, workplace bullying, and adult cyberbullying in general. To fill these gaps, we consider the antecedents of workplace cyberbullying under the theoretical lens of the general theory of crime and routine activities theory. We build a model incorporating low self-control, a widely discussed perpetrator trait in criminology theories, with three types of routine activities representing the unique occurrence context for workplace cyberbullying--mWork, boundary spanning in ESM, and proactive email checking. We tested our model with 2025 employees in the U.S.. Our findings demonstrate that low self-control and the three routine activities are strong motivators for workplace cyberbullying. Our findings further show that the effect of low self-control on workplace cyberbullying is amplified by the three routine activities. The study contributes to our understanding of why workplace cyberbullying occurs and offers potential implications for managers interested in reducing incidences of workplace cyberbullying in their organization.

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Individual differences in political aggression: The role of social integration, perceived grievances and low self-control

European Journal of Criminology ◽

10.1177/1477370818819216 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 603-627 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lieven J.R. Pauwels ◽

Vanja Ljujic ◽

Ann De Buck

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Social Integration ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Self Control ◽

Content Support ◽

Log Linear ◽

Low Self Control ◽

And Function

Several models have been suggested for studying (self-reported) aggression. Less frequently, these theories are empirically applied to explain individual differences in political aggression. The present study examines the role of distal, intermediate and proximate mechanisms in a net-sample of 6020 young adults. Using log-linear structural equation modelling, the independent effects of cumulative social integration, perceived personal and group injustices and low self-control are assessed. It is assumed that these factors contribute to the ‘crystallization of discontent’ by fostering religious authoritarianism, political powerlessness, support for extremist beliefs and online exposure to extremist content. Support for extremist content and online exposure to extremist content are strong predictors, and function as different routes towards political aggression. The results support an integrated approach towards the study of political aggression. Implications for future studies are discussed.

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