Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2013 Sep;19(3):166-175. 10.4069/kjwhn.2013.19.3.166.

Factors Influencing on Sexual Assertiveness of College Students

• Kim YH
• Moon ST
• Kang HS

• KMID: 2307957
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2013.19.3.166

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing sexual assertiveness in dating college students.
METHODS
With a cross-sectional survey design, 468 college students who have had dating experiences were recruited and answered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA with Scheffe? test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
The sexual assertiveness of college students showed significant results: positive correlations with self-assertiveness and negative correlations with traditional sexual attitude, gender role stereotypes. Significant predictors of sexual assertiveness were traditional sexual attitude, gender role stereotypes, and self-assertiveness. These variables explained 37% of the variance in sexual assertiveness.
CONCLUSION
Findings suggest that it is important to identify and improve communication patterns in relation to sexual assertiveness. There is a need for sex education programs for college students that are relevant and effective.

Keyword

College student; Sex; Assertiveness

MeSH Terms

Assertiveness
Cross-Sectional Studies
Gender Identity
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sex Education

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