J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2019 Nov;25(4):405-413. 10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.4.405.

The Influence of Voice Behavior, Self-esteem and Sexual Knowledge on Sexual Assertiveness of Nursing College Students

• Woo CH
• Park JY

• KMID: 2467321
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.4.405

Abstract

PURPOSE
The study was done to investigate the influence of voice behavior, self-esteem and sexual knowledge on sexual assertiveness of nursing college students.
METHODS
A structured self-report questionnaire was used to measure voice behavior, self-esteem, sexual knowledge and sexual assertiveness. During March, 2019, data were collected from 133 nursing students in D city and G city. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple linear regression with the SPSS/WIN 25.0 program.
RESULTS
Voice behavior and self-esteem were positively correlated with the sexual assertiveness of participants, while voice behavior was positively correlated with the self-esteem of participants. Also, self-esteem was a significant predictor of sexual assertiveness in nursing college students. The predictor explained 12% of their sexual assertiveness.
CONCLUSION
The finding indicates that self-esteem is an important factor for sexual assertiveness of nursing students. It is also expected that self-esteem can further promote their sexual assertiveness.

Keyword

Nursing students; Self-esteem; Sexual health

MeSH Terms

Assertiveness*
Humans
Linear Models
Nursing*
Reproductive Health
Students, Nursing
Voice*