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Document 0662
DOCN M94A0662
TI Constructing a sexual self: sexual self conceptions and their influence
on HIV/AIDS risk behaviours.
DT 9412
AU Buzwell S; Centre for the Study of STDs, La Trobe University, Carlton
South.
SO Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1993 Oct 28-30;5:52 (abstract no. FP3).
Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM5/94348993
AB OBJECTIVE: To examine the context in which adolescents make their sexual
decisions and how these perceptions impact upon their behaviour, and in
particular those behaviours that put adolescents at risk of contracting
HIV. METHOD: Questionnaires were administered to 870 adolescents (aged
to 15 to 18) attending two Melbourne private schools. Students were
asked questions about their perceptions of their sexuality, sexual
self-efficacy, sexual self-esteem, relationships with others and their
sexual behaviour. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Using a cluster analysis, it
was found that the adolescents' perceptions of their sexuality, sexual
self efficacy and sexual self esteem formed clusters of sexual styles,
and these in turn influenced both the level and type of sexual
risk-taking and the type of relationships the adolescents had with
significant others. These sexual styles also varied by age and gender.
The components of these sexual styles and their implications for HIV
preventative behaviours are discussed.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/
*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION Adolescence Female *Gender Identity Human
HIV Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL/*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION Knowledge,
Attitudes, Practice Male Personality Development *Psychosexual
Development Risk Factors Self Concept *Sex Behavior MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).