title: Using a pattern-centered approach to assess sexual risk-taking in study abroad students.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of several potential factors related to sexually risky behaviors in study abroad students. The authors utilized a pattern-centered analysis to identify specific groups that can be targeted for intervention.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample consisted of 173 students who studied abroad in a variety of international locations for an average of 4 months.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants completed questionnaires informed by the Triandis Theory of Interpersonal Behavior that have been predictive of risky sex in traditional traveling environments.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The analyses revealed 3 different pathways for risky sexual behavior: Environmental involvement, historical condom use, and intentions to engage in risky sex.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These findings can be used for identification of specific high-risk groups of students who can be targeted for predeparture prevention programs.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Rowan University , Glassboro , New Jersey , USA.
authors.forename: Tiffany
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marcantonio
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Rowan University , Glassboro , New Jersey , USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Angelone
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Rowan University , Glassboro , New Jersey , USA.
authors.forename: Eve
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sledjeski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014195:Travel; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: CART; Triandis Theory of Interpersonal Behavior; risky sexual activity; study abroad