Semester
Fall
Date of Graduation
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MA
College
College of Education and Human Services
Department
Learning Sciences and Human Development
Committee Chair
Carol Markstrom.
Committee Co-Chair
Scott Cottrell
Committee Member
Kristin Moilanen
Abstract
Resources associated with learning about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were investigated in relation to college students' sexual knowledge and sexual self-efficacy. Participants included 50 male and 67 female students ages 18, 19, and 20 at West Virginia University. Self-report surveys included the Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire (STD-KQ; Jaworski & Carey, 2007), the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Cecil & Pinkerton, 1998), and a measure developed by the investigator on resources used by college students to learn about STDs. No relationship was identified between resources used to learn about STDs and college students' sexual knowledge. However, sexual knowledge was a significant predictor of high levels of sexual self-efficacy to refuse sexual intercourse, question potential sex partners, and condom use. Findings in this study confirm previous research on sexual knowledge related to high levels of sexual self-efficacy. Also, information is discussed on extending research for future interventions related to sexual education and prevention of STDs on college campuses.
Recommended Citation
Masters, Mychael Brooke, "College students' knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases in relation to sexual self-efficacy" (2009). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 805.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/805