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Identifying precursors of safer-sex practices in Mexican adolescents with and without sexual experience: an exploratory model
- Source :
- Journal of Applied Social Psychology. May, 2005, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p1089, 21 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Theoretical variables were examined for their empirical relevance as precursors of safer-sex behavior in 2,011 Mexican adolescents, most of whom were not sexually experienced. Using structural equation modeling, a good fit was found for a path model with (a) partner communication and intention to use condoms as outcome variables; (b) sell-esteem, self-efficacy, and decision making as antecedent variables; and (c) perceived norms about sexual practices, attitudes toward condom use, and knowledge of HIV as mediating variables. A good fit also was found for a slightly elaborated model involving condom use as outcome variable that was fitted in a subsample with 319 adolescents who reported sexual experience. Gender differences are discussed, as well as implications for intervention programs promoting safer-sex behaviors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219029
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Social Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.136511684