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Factors Associated with Intentions for Sexual Consent: A National Comparison Study Among Three East Asian Countries
Yueying Hong1, Guancheng Li2, Sihyun Park3
1Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
Summary
This study found that permissive sexual attitudes and traditional sex-role norms negatively impact sexual consent intentions, while communication self-efficacy positively influences them across East Asian countries. Cultural nuances significantly affect these relationships.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sexual consent is crucial for preventing sexual violence.
- Intentions to obtain consent are influenced by cultural and gender norms.
- East Asian countries share Confucian values but have unique norms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and compare factors associated with sexual consent intentions in South Korea, China, and Japan.
- To understand the role of cultural and gender norms in sexual consent.
- To identify country-specific predictors of consent intentions.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 338 adults from South Korea (104), China (135), and Japan (99).
- Assessed permissive sexual attitudes, traditional sex-role norms, sexual communication self-efficacy, and consent intentions.
- Comparative analysis across the three East Asian nations.
Main Results:
- Permissive attitudes and traditional norms negatively correlated with consent intentions; communication self-efficacy positively correlated.
- South Korea showed associations for all variables.
- China and Japan differed, with gender, education, and alcohol consumption emerging as significant demographic factors in specific countries.
Conclusions:
- Culturally specific strategies are vital for sexual violence prevention in East Asia.
- Educational programs should address varying cultural and gender norms.
- Understanding cross-cultural influences is key for effective interventions.
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