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Applying Self-Determination Theory to Adolescent Sexual-Risk Behavior and Knowledge: A Structural Equation Model
Bettina H Riley1, Ryon C McDermott2
11 Bettina H. Riley, PhD, RN, University of South Alabama, Fairhope, AL, USA.
Summary
Parental support for autonomy and communication about sexual risk positively influences adolescent autonomous motivation, reducing sexual risk behaviors. This highlights key areas for mental health interventions in adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Research
- Behavioral Psychology
Background:
- National health priorities recognize adolescent sexual-risk behavior as a critical area for mental health research and intervention.
- Understanding the psychological factors influencing these behaviors is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of parental autonomy support and sexual-risk communication in fostering autonomous motivation among late adolescents.
- To examine how parental factors and autonomous motivation predict adolescent sexual-risk behaviors and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 249 university students (19-20 years old) completed self-report questionnaires.
- Structural equation modeling with latent variables was employed to analyze the direct and indirect effects within the hypothesized model.
Main Results:
- Parental autonomy support and sexual-risk communication significantly contributed to adolescents' autonomous motivation.
- The model explained 12% of the variance in adolescent sexual-risk behavior, 7% in autonomous motivation, and 2% in sexual-risk knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric mental health nurses should prioritize research and interventions focused on enhancing parental autonomy support and adolescent autonomous motivation.
- These interventions are crucial for reducing adolescent sexual-risk behavior and improving sexual-risk knowledge.
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