Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 5, 2026

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
Published on: July 10, 2017
Exploring the Protective Effects of Judaism on Risky Behaviors in College Students: A Pilot Study
Michelle E Neuman1, Shannon D Simonovich1, Kim Amer1
1DePaul University, School of Nursing, United States of America.
This study found that higher religiosity, particularly within Judaism, was linked to delayed sexual activity among Jewish day school students. However, religiosity showed a weaker association with substance use and was more pronounced in males than females.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Religion
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- College-aged young adults commonly engage in risky sexual behaviors and substance use.
- Research suggests religious beliefs can offer protection against risky health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the protective influence of Judaism on risky behaviors in students.
- To build upon existing research regarding religion's impact on health behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous surveys utilized validated measures for religiosity and risky behaviors.
- Data collected from a cohort of 15 Jewish day school students in Fall 2018.
Main Results:
- Females reported higher rates of risky behaviors, including substance use before sex (27% vs. 13%), lower condom use (62% vs. 0%), and binge drinking (62% vs. 20%).
- Higher religiosity correlated more strongly with delayed sexual activity than substance use.
Conclusions:
- Judaism and religiosity demonstrated a stronger association with protective behaviors in male participants compared to females.
- Despite healthcare provider discussions, low condom use persists, highlighting the need for enhanced education on the consequences of risky behaviors in formal settings and clinical visits.
More Related Videos
05:03Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research
Published on: December 15, 2023
05:52Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis
Published on: November 21, 2013
Related Concept Videos
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia
Surveys
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV
Cross-Sectional Research