Implications of Amae for HIV risk in Japanese young adults.
Assertiveness, defined as perceived confidence to express true feelings in interpersonal relationships, has been reported to correlate with HIV risk avoidance. However, Japanese social structure encourages amae or self-repression. The present study investigated the implications of amae for HIV risk avoidance among Japanese university students. The results indicated that amae was antithetical to risk reduction.
Onuoha
Francis N
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Institute of Comprehensive Human Care Sciences University of Tsukuba, Tennodai 1-1-1 D511, Tsukuba, Japan. fnonuoha@yahoo.com
Munakata
Tsunetsugu
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D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001242:Assertiveness; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007564:Japan; D010379:Peer Group; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012094:Repression, Psychology; D012309:Risk-Taking; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities