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Risk-Taking Propensity, Impulsivity and Risky Sexual Behaviors in Arab-Muslim Adults: The Moderating Effect of
Feten Fekih-Romdhane1,2, Bouthaina Abbassi1,2, Emna Maalej1,2
1The Tunisian Center of Early Intervention in Psychosis, Department of Psychiatry "Ibn Omrane", Razi hospital, Manouba, Tunisia.
Summary
Religiosity can weaken the link between impulsivity and risky sexual behaviors (RSB) in Arab-Muslim adults. Low to moderate religiosity, however, may increase RSB risk when impulsivity is high.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Personality traits like impulsivity and risk-taking propensity are linked to risky sexual behaviors (RSB).
- The moderating role of religiosity in this relationship is not well understood.
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies for RSB.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate religiosity as a moderator between personality traits (impulsivity, risk-taking propensity) and RSB.
- To examine how religiosity influences the association between these personality traits and engagement in RSB.
- To provide insights into the psychological and social factors influencing RSB in Arab-Muslim adults.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted between January 1st and March 1st, 2024.
- Inclusion of 466 Arab-Muslim adults from the general population of Tunisia.
- Statistical analysis to test the moderating effect of religiosity on the relationship between personality traits and RSB, adjusting for confounders.
Main Results:
- Religiosity significantly moderated the association between impulsivity and RSB (Beta= -.002, p= .001).
- Religiosity also significantly moderated the association between risk-taking propensity and RSB (Beta= -.005, p= .024).
- Higher impulsivity and risk-taking propensity were associated with higher RSB at low and moderate religiosity levels, indicating a weakening effect of religiosity.
Conclusions:
- Low to moderate religiosity may increase the risk of RSB in individuals with impulsivity and risk-taking traits.
- Findings highlight the protective role of religiosity in mitigating the link between certain personality traits and RSB.
- Results offer valuable insights for targeted prevention and management strategies for RSB in specific cultural contexts.
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