Gender, Internet use, and sexual behavior orientation among young Nigerians.
This study examined the influence of gender and Internet use on the sexual behavior orientation of young adults in Nigeria. Using an ex-post-facto design, data were collected from a total of 231 participants. Results of the hierarchical regression model provided support for the influence of gender and Internet use on sexual behavior orientation among young Nigerians. Further, results also revealed an interaction effect; as the use of the Internet increased, male participants reported a greater extent of risky sexual behavior orientation than their female counterparts. The findings were explained in the context of the theoretical foundations of the study, while practical implications for combating youths' risky sexual behavior orientation were highlighted.
Adebayo
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Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. do.adebayo@mail.ui.edu.ng
Udegbe
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Sunmola
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004882:Erotica / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D047568:Unsafe Sex / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*