Are there differences in sexual risk between heterosexual and non-heterosexual adolescents?

Authors

  • Alexandra Morales Sabuco UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ
  • José P. Espada Universidad Miguel Hernández
  • Mireia Orgilés Universidad Miguel Hernández

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.10.2.12218

Keywords:

adolescence, sexual behavior, sexual orientation, condom, STI, HIV

Abstract

This descriptive cross-sectional study aims to analyze the relationship between self-reported sexual orientation and sexual behavior during adolescence, cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral factors were examined. Eight hundred and fifteen adolescents (15-18 years) of both sexes participated, of which 5% defined themselves as non-heterosexual. Sexual behavior, knowledge and attitudes towards HIV, perceived norms and sexual sensation seeking were assessed. Non-heterosexual adolescents use condoms more consistently and their attitudes towards this method of protection when obstacles exist to its use were more favorable compared to heterosexuals. Sexual orientation predicted to use condoms in 90% of sex. Results suggest that sexual preference have an effect on sexual risk taking. 

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Author Biographies

Alexandra Morales Sabuco, UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ

Alexandra Morales Sabuco

Departamento de Psicología de la Salud

UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ

Avda. de la Universidad, s/n

Ed. Altamira, 03202 ELCHE (Alicante)- España

Tel.(+34) 965222071- Fax (+34) 966658904

http://aitanainvestigacion.umh.es/

José P. Espada, Universidad Miguel Hernández

Universidad Miguel Hernández, Departamento de Psicología de la Salud. Avda. de la Universidad, s/n. 03202 Elche, (Alicante), España. E-mail: jpespada@umh.es.

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How to Cite

Morales Sabuco, A., Espada, J. P., & Orgilés, M. (2014). Are there differences in sexual risk between heterosexual and non-heterosexual adolescents?. Acción Psicológica, 10(2), 157–166. https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.10.2.12218

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2013): Content Validation from Quali and Quant Method

Section

Artículos de temática libre [Selection of articles]

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