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Hans Saint-Eloi Cadely; M. Katherine Hutchinson; Melissa A. Sutherland – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: Although numerous reports document college students' risk-taking behaviors, few examine these behaviors in a developmental context. The purpose of this study was to examine female freshmen college students' pre-college experiences and parenting influences on first semester experiences with alcohol misuse, sexual risk-taking, and adverse…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Females, Private Colleges, Residential Schools
Marcantonio, Tiffany L.; Jozkowski, Kristen N. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2023
Affirmative consent initiatives advocate that college students understand sexual consent and refusal. There has been an influx of research focused on students' definitions or understanding of consent; however, research examining students' definitions of sexual refusals is limited. Additionally, different terminology (e.g., non-consent vs. sexual…
Descriptors: College Students, Sexuality, Interpersonal Relationship, Definitions
de Souza, Nicola L.; Esopenko, Carrie; Conway, Fiona N.; Todaro, Sabrina M.; Buckman, Jennifer F. – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: To examine the association of multiple health behaviors to mental health functioning in male and female collegiate athletes. Participants: Prospective National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletes (n = 183) completed a health and wellness survey in the summer prior to joining the athletic program. Methods: Health…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Mental Health, College Freshmen
Marcantonio, Tiffany; Angelone, D. J.; Sledjeski, Eve – Journal of American College Health, 2016
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of several potential factors related to sexually risky behaviors in study abroad students. The authors utilized a pattern-centered analysis to identify specific groups that can be targeted for intervention. Participants: The sample consisted of 173 students who studied abroad in a…
Descriptors: Risk, Sexuality, Study Abroad, College Students
Mintz, Laurie B.; Awad, Germine H.; Stinson, Rebecca D.; Bledman, Rashanta A.; Coker, Angela D.; Kashubeck-West, Susan; Connelly, Kathleen – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2013
This study investigated weighing and body-monitoring behaviors, as well as psychological and behavioral reactions to weighing, among female college students. Weighing and body monitoring were engaged in by the majority of participants. Participants changed food intake and exercise based on weight. About 63% reported that the scale number impacts…
Descriptors: Females, Eating Disorders, Food, Self Esteem
Ajiboye, Samuel Kolawole; Aina, Josephine Shola; Oyebanji, Temitope Oyeyemi; Awoniyi, Samuel Adebayo – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2014
The age of first sex has significantly reduced generally in the modern society, particularly Nigeria. Youths often dare the consequences of premarital sex to fulfil sexual desire which in most cases have dire effects on their health, education and social lives. This study investigated possible causes of premarital sex among youths as perceived by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Etiology, Sexuality, Behavior Patterns
Mullis, Ronald L.; Byno, Lucy H.; Shriner, Michael; Mullis, Ann K. – Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, 2009
Relations between reckless behaviour and sexual practices of emerging adult women (ages 18-25) within a social cognitive theoretical perspective were examined. In addition, relations between self esteem, sexual attitudes and sexual behaviour were also examined. The Sexual Experience Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Hendrick Sexual Attitude…
Descriptors: Health Education, Females, Self Esteem, Measures (Individuals)
Carroll, Jason S.; Padilla-Walker, Laura M.; Nelson, Larry J.; Olson, Chad D.; McNamara Barry, Carolyn; Madsen, Stephanie D. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2008
This study examined correlates of pornography acceptance and use within a normative (nonclinical) population of emerging adults (individuals aged 18-26). Participants included 813 university students (500 women; M age = 20 years) recruited from six college sites across the United States. Participants completed online questionnaires regarding their…
Descriptors: Pornography, Use Studies, Sexuality, Females
Gorsline, Denise; Holl, Andrea; Pearson, Judy C.; Child, Jeffrey T. – College Student Journal, 2006
The colorful misbehavior of college students trumps considerations of college students' relationships with their families. With broad coverage of behaviors such as binge drinking, on-line gambling, and risky sexual behavior, the image of the college student is one of a person worrying about what time the bar opens, rather than problems at home.…
Descriptors: Mythology, Family Problems, Sexuality, Family Influence
Broadbear, James T. – Health Educator, 2005
Adolescents and young adults are likely to be sexually active and interested in sexual ethics. In order to tap into this interest and assist in their intellectual development, a sexual ethics continuum teaching strategy was developed during four semesters with six sections of two different college courses. A total of 52 behaviors of interest to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Adolescents, Young Adults