Peer Norms Among High Risk Adolescents: Gender Differences in Risky Sexual Behavior and Marijuana Use

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany J. Callahan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Peer Norms

scholarly journals Friends, Family, and Foes

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandrea Danielle Murphy ◽  
Derrick Gordon ◽  
Hans Sherrod ◽  
Victoria Dancy ◽  
Trace Kershaw
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Peer Networks ◽  
Peer Norms ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
New Haven ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

Fathers can play an important role in child development and family functioning. However, little is known about the influence of paternal perceptions of fatherhood involvement or the influence of fathers’ peer networks. We explored the network characteristics (density, closeness, and degree centrality) and peer norms regarding sex, fatherhood, and other risk behaviors of 52 urban adult males in New Haven, Connecticut. Results identify that engagement in high-risk sexual behavior was associated with fatherhood involvement, with 88% of less involved fathers engaging in high-risk sexual behavior ( p = .004). Denser networks were positively correlated with unfavorable peer norms such as cheating on a partner or drinking or using drugs ( p < .05). Our findings suggest that peer networks are important to father’s health and behavior and that father’s behaviors may be affected by peer norms. Interventions designed for men may be strengthened by including peers in programming and by addressing norms and norm changing.

scholarly journals Analyzing the Association Between Depression and High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Adult Latina Immigrant Farm Workers in Miami-Dade County

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunjean Kim ◽  
Yingxin He ◽  
Ryan Pham ◽  
Gira J. Ravelo ◽  
Patria Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Latina Immigrants ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

Latinas are often more affected by HIV due to their socio-economic and demographic profiles and are also less likely to receive proper mental health care. Latina immigrants are often even more vulnerable due to socio-economic and cultural factors that place them at higher risk. The current study seeks to examine the association between depression and risky sexual behaviors among adult Latina immigrants from a farm working community in South Miami-Dade County, (Florida, USA). Cross-sectional secondary data analysis was used for responses from a community-based participatory research (CBPR) study. Out of 234 Latina immigrants, 15% reported being depressed and 80% were reported as having engaged in risky sexual behavior. Although no association was found between depression and high-risk sexual behavior, significant secondary findings present associations between risky sexual behavior and low sexual relationship power, interpersonal violence, and relationship status. Implications for future research on depression and risky sexual behaviors among this population are discussed.

Peer Norms Supporting High-Risk Sexual Behavior Scale

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua S. Spitalnick ◽  
Ralph J. DiClemente ◽  
Gina M. Wingood ◽  
Richard A. Crosby ◽  
Robin R. Milhausen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Peer Norms ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior
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