title: Was Bob Seger Right? Relation Between Boredom in Leisure and [Risky] Sex.
abstract: This article examines the association between boredom in leisure and risky sexual behaviors among South African youth (N = 1695) using longitudinal data. We hypothesized that youth who were higher on boredom in leisure at the end of ninth grade would be more likely to report engaging in risky sexual behaviors at the beginning of tenth grade. Chi-square results indicate youth, especially male youth who experience high levels of leisure boredom in ninth grade, are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors in tenth grade. These findings have implications for prevention programs that aim to delay sexual initiation, reduce sexual risk behaviors, and decrease the transmission of HIV and AIDS. The findings support the need for additional research on how the reduction of leisure boredom may be a potential target for reducing sexual risk among youth.
authors: The Prevention Research Center Department of Human Development and Family Studies The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, USA.
authors: Jacqueline A
authors: JA
authors: Miller
authors: Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, USA.
authors: Linda L
authors: LL
authors: Caldwell
authors: Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA.
authors: Elizabeth H
authors: EH
authors: Weybright
authors: The Prevention Research Center Department of Human Development and Family Studies The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, USA.
authors: Edward A
authors: EA
authors: Smith
authors: HIV/AIDS Programme University of the Western Cape Cape Town, South Africa.
authors: Tania
authors: T
authors: Vergnani
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy University of the Western Cape Cape Town, South Africa.
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Wegner
keywords: adolescents; boredom; leisure; sexual risk