Impulsivity and sensation seeking as correlates of risky sexual behavior among adolescents in psychiatric care
by Lampe, Rachel C., M.S., ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, 2007, 70 pages; 1450525

Abstract:

The current study investigated whether drug and alcohol use mediates the relationship from sensation seeking and impulsivity to risky sexual behavior among adolescents in psychiatric care. Adolescents and their caregivers completed measures of psychopathology, personal attributes and risky sexual behavior. Findings revealed that drug and alcohol use mediated the relationship between sensation seeking and risky sexual behavior. Post hoc analyses involved the testing of a moderated mediational model in order to assess whether the mediational model was significant only at certain levels of age. Results showed that drug and alcohol use mediated the relationship between sensation seeking and risky sexual behavior only for older adolescents. These findings highlight the need for future studies to explore which unique factors place adolescents in psychiatric care at increased risk for STI/HIV infection.

 
AdviserCami McBride
SchoolROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
SourceMAI/ 46-05, p. , Jul 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsMental health; Behavioral sciences; Clinical psychology
Publication Number1450525
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