Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between unrealistic optimism (UO) and risky sexual behavior (RSB) and related consequences in a college student sample. Participants believed they had significantly lower personal risk of engagement in alcohol-related sexual activity, unintended pregnancy, and STIs than the average college student (ps < 0.01). Compared to national data, participants significantly underestimated likelihood of HPV and sexual engagement with four or more partners in the next year (ps < 0.01). Findings support evidence of UO relating to RSB-related consequences, indicating need for improvements in sexual health education and intervention.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 201-217 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | American Journal of Sexuality Education |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2 Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- Alcohol
- college students
- risky sexual behavior
- unrealistic optimism
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