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Activism and radicalism modulate sex differences in interpersonal risks: a dual moderation analysis
Javier Salas-Rodríguez1, Natalia Del Pino-Brunet2, Luis Gómez-Jacinto1
1Department of Social Psychology, Social Work and Social Services, and Social Anthropology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Málaga University, Málaga, Spain.
Abstract:
While engagement in risk-taking is highly prevalent during youth, there are individual differences in its expression. Generally, male youth tend to engage in risk-taking more than female youth. However, sex differences in risk-taking behaviors may be modulated by political mobilization processes. The present study analyzed how intentions toward activism and radicalism moderate the relationship between sex and various risk-taking behaviors, including health risks, interpersonal risks, and deviant non-violent behaviors. A total of 496 individuals participated in the study, of which 222 were females (mean age M = 18.27, SD = 2.22, age range 15-24 years). Results showed an interaction effect between sex and intention toward activism and radicalism for interpersonal risks. Theoretical and practical implications of political mobilization on sex differences in risk-taking are discussed.
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