Citation
Pearson, J. (2006). Personal control, self-efficacy in sexual negotiation, and contraceptive risk among adolescents: The role of gender.
Sex Roles. vol. 54 (9-10) pp. 615-625
Abstract
Adolescents’ sexual decision making is shaped by normative ideas about “appropriate” sexual roles for women and men; consequently, the motivation and ability to engage in safer sex may be different for adolescent girls and boys. The aim of this study was to explore how social–psychological resources influence the behavior of girls and boys within the highly gendered and inequitable domain of sexual relationships. I used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) to examine whether personal control and self-efficacy in sexual negotiation are associated with contraceptive risk (engaging in sexual intercourse or not using condoms) among adolescents and whether these associations differ for adolescent boys and girls. Results indicate that personal control and self-efficacy in sexual negotiation are significantly associated with safer sex behavior, and are often more important for girls than for boys in predicting contraceptive risk.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11199-006-9028-9Keyword(s)
Sexual Behavior
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Sex Roles
Author(s)
Pearson, J.
Year Published
2006
Volume Number
54
Issue Number
9-10
Pages
615-625
DOI
10.1007/s11199-006-9028-9
Reference ID
500
