title: An Exploration of the Sexual Behaviors of Emerging Adult Men Attending a Historically Black College/University.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to provide formative data on the sexual behaviors of emerging adult Black men who attended a historically Black college/university. A convenience sample of 19 participants completed a demographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. This study utilized a phenomenological qualitative approach to explore the role of the developmental stage that emerging adulthood has on sexual health. Some of the major themes that emerged included maturation, sexual decision-making, respectability, a future orientation, and masculinity. Despite sexual initiation beginning prior to entering college, participants discussed how the college environment presented them with new information, experiences, and attitudes. This study provides useful information for the future investigation of emerging adult Black men who attend HBCUs.
authors.affiliation: Morehouse College.
authors.forename: Sinead N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Younge
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Francisco.
authors.forename: Cherrie B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Boyer
authors.affiliation: Morehouse College.
authors.forename: Angelica
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Geter
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Francisco.
authors.forename: Judith C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.affiliation: North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
authors.forename: Maya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Corneille
keywords: African American/Black men; College Students; Emerging Adults; Historically Black Colleges/Universities; Sexual Health