Alcohol, sexual arousal, and intentions to use condoms in young men: applying alcohol myopia theory to risky sexual behavior

Article Abstract:

This study investigates the relationship between sexual arousal, intoxication, and attitudes toward unprotected sex in college-age men. Results demonstrating that aroused intoxicated men report more favorable attitudes toward unsafe sex support the alcohol myopia theory, or the belief that intoxicated people are highly influenced by salient environmental cues.

United Kingdom, Sexual behavior, Intention, Intention (Psychology), Drunkenness (Criminal law), Sexual excitement, Intoxication

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Remembering the message: the use of a reminder cue to increase condom use following a safer sex intervention

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A study examines the importance of messages that create awareness on using condoms during sexual activity. One such example is wearing bracelet that reminds them of using condom.

Health aspects, Canada, Condoms

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Defensive evaluation of anti-smoking messages among college-age smokers: the role of possible selves

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This article discusses smokers' attitudes towards the anti-smoking movement. Topics include self-concept, health behavior, identity, and defensiveness.

New Jersey, Social aspects, Measurement, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Smokers, College students, Antismoking movement, Public opinion, Health promotion, Health behavior, Identity, Defensiveness (Psychology), Nonsmokers

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