Relationships among Body Image, Self-Esteem, and HIV Sexual Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men
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Relationships among Body Image, Self-Esteem, and HIV Sexual Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Yazar:
DeHart, John, author.
ISBN:
9780438095601
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Fiziksel Tanımlama:
1 electronic resource (101 pages)
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-11(E), Section: B.
Advisors: Joseph Micucci Committee members: Meredith Kneavel; Kevin McCarthy.
Özet:
The aim of this study was to examine the association between body image and self-esteem as possible predictors of perceived HIV risk among an internet-based sample of gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Response data were collected from 63 MSM recruited from Facebook and other online venues. Predictor constructs were measured with the Body Image Ideals Questionnaire, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Revised Positive Version). HIV risk perception was assessed with the Perceived Risk of HIV Scale. Hierarchical multiple regressions were conducted to determine whether body image contributed significantly to the prediction of HIV risk beyond self-esteem, and vice versa. The main hypothesis of the present study was not supported; body image did not predict greater HIV risk perception. Self-esteem alone, however, predicted a moderate but significant amount of variance in HIV risk perception. Participants with higher self-esteem were less likely to report feeling at risk for contracting HIV. Possible clinical implications for HIV prevention are discussed.
Notlar:
School code: 1440
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