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Monica C Webb¹, J Don Chaney², W William Chen³

¹Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, 3203 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC 27858.

International Journal of Education and Social Science

|April 12, 2016

Summary

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This study developed a new instrument to measure college students' specific sexual behaviors and the influence of alcohol intoxication on intentions. Findings enhance understanding of alcohol-use and sexual-activity links for public health.

Keywords:

alcohol use college students instrument development instrument validation sexual behavior sexuality

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Area of Science:

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Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Understanding college students' sexual behaviors and the impact of alcohol is crucial for public health.
Existing instruments may not adequately capture specific sexual behaviors or the role of intoxication.
Developing reliable measurement tools is essential for accurate research and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and assess the measurement properties of an instrument measuring specific sexual behaviors (oral, vaginal, anal) in college students.
To evaluate the role of alcohol intoxication in college students' intentions to engage in these sexual behaviors.
To provide a validated instrument for future research on alcohol and sexual activity.

Main Methods:

Utilized a modified instrument development process involving expert review and cognitive interviews.
Employed screen-capture software (Camtasia) and web-based surveying for mixed-method data collection.
Conducted piloting and a formal investigation to assess measurement scales and instrument properties.

Main Results:

Successfully developed a behavior-specific instrument for assessing oral, vaginal, and anal sex behaviors.
The instrument development process was cost-effective and suitable for mixed-method research.
Established measurement properties of the instrument for evaluating sexual behaviors and alcohol's influence.

Conclusions:

The developed instrument offers a clearer understanding of the relationship between alcohol use and sexual activity in college students.
This tool can aid in the development of targeted public health interventions and policies.
Validated measurement of specific sexual behaviors and alcohol's role is vital for sexual health research.