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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 3/2012

01-09-2012 | Original Paper

Religiosity, Spirituality, Sexual Attitudes, and Sexual Behaviors Among College Students

Authors: Raffy R. Luquis, Gina M. Brelsford, Liliana Rojas-Guyler

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether religiosity, spirituality, and sexual attitudes accounted for differences in sexual behaviors among college students. The sample included 960 college students enrolled at four northeastern colleges. Results indicated differences in sexual attitudes, religiosity, and spirituality by gender. Moreover, sexual attitudes, religiosity, and spirituality were associated with sexual behaviors among college students. Sexual behaviors among males were influenced by their sexual attitudes, religiosity, and spirituality, while for females, their sexual behaviors were mostly influenced by their sexual attitudes. College health professionals can use these findings when discussing sexual practices with students.
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Metadata
Title
Religiosity, Spirituality, Sexual Attitudes, and Sexual Behaviors Among College Students
Authors
Raffy R. Luquis
Gina M. Brelsford
Liliana Rojas-Guyler
Publication date
01-09-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9527-z

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