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Document 0243
DOCN M9550243
TI Individual differences associated with high-risk sexual behaviour:
implications for intervention programmes.
DT 9505
AU Seal DW; Agostinelli G; Psychology Department, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque.
SO AIDS Care. 1994;6(4):393-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/95134774
AB Simpson & Gangestad's (1991) sociosexual orientation inventory measures
people's willingness to engage in uncommitted sexual relations. People
with unrestricted sociosexual orientations report more casual sex
encounters, and multiple and concurrent sexual partners, factors known
to increase the risk for exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
This study investigated the relationship of sociosexuality to an
'impulsive' personality profile characterized by impulsivity in
decision-making, general risk-taking tendencies, and greater
responsiveness to situational cues. It was found that an unrestricted
sociosexual orientation was associated with greater impulsivity in
decision-making on Tellegen's (1982) multidimensional personality
questionnaire (MPQ) Control subscale, greater risk-taking tendencies on
Tellegen's (1982) MPQ Harm-Avoidance subscale, and a greater
responsiveness to situational cues as measured on Snyder's (1974)
self-monitoring scale. Although unrestricted individuals had more
knowledge about safe sex behavioural practices, they were more likely to
engage in unprotected sexual intercourse (i.e. no condom use).
Implications for HIV risk reduction educational programs targeting this
population are discussed.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/
*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION Adolescence Adult Female Human Impulsive
Behavior/PSYCHOLOGY *Individuality Internal-External Control Male
Personality Inventory/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA Psychometrics
*Risk-Taking *Sex Behavior JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).