An Exploration of the Sexual Behaviors of Emerging Adult Men Attending a Historically Black College/University

Younge, Sinead N.; Boyer, Cherrie B.; Geter, Angelica; Barker, Judith C.; Corneille, Maya

doi:10.1353/bsr.2014.0012

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“…On most HBCU campuses, African American females outnumber their male counterparts, and perceived mate availability (an individual’s perceptions of the availability of mates with whom to engage on campus) may be limited (Hall et al, 2014). Perceived mate availability is a construct like the gender-ratio imbalance (GRI) that is often talked about within the Black community, and in college settings (see Hall et al, 2014; Stackman et al, 2016; Younge et al, 2014). With the disproportionate gender dynamics on most HBCU campuses, the GRI and mate availability among women can present challenges related to decision-making and subsequent behavior (Johnson, 2017).…”

Section: Black College Women and Ipvmentioning

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The relationship between attitudes, racial identity, and perceived mate availability on experiences of intimate partner violence among black women attending HBCUs.

Hall¹,

Jones²

2022

Psychology of Violence

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Objective: Black women are at greater risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) than their nonminority counterparts, and one-fifth or more of college students are involved in IPV. Yet, there is a dearth of studies focused on Black women attending college and their experiences with IPV. Using social cognitive theory, this pilot study examines the relationship between attitudes toward IPV, racial identity, perceived mate availability, and experiences with IPV. Additionally, we investigated whether a students' perceived mate availability mediates the relationship between racial identity and IPV. Method: A total of 128 Black college women (M age = 20.28 years, SD = 1.68) who experienced at least one IPV episode in the past 12 months, participated in an online quantitative study. Participants (78.4% heterosexual) were recruited from two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and reported an average of 2.05 (SD = 1.87) IPV episodes, with a range of 1-15, in the past 12 months. Results: Favorable attitudes toward IPV were positively associated with sexual and emotional/verbal victimization among participants, and greater constrained perceived mate availability was positively associated with increased relational and emotional/verbal victimization. However, this relationship was not mediated by perceived mate availability. Racial identity was not significantly related to IPV. Conclusion: The importance of focusing more empirical studies on the multifaceted context of IPV victimization and investigating important sociocultural constructs, such as perceived mate availability, relevant to the IPV experiences of young Black college women is discussed. Implications support more culturally responsive programming and outreach efforts at HBCUs and in the surrounding communities.

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Section: Black College Women and Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

The relationship between attitudes, racial identity, and perceived mate availability on experiences of intimate partner violence among black women attending HBCUs.

Hall¹,

Jones²

2022

Psychology of Violence

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Masculinity and HIV: Dimensions of Masculine Norms that Contribute to Men’s HIV-Related Sexual Behaviors

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Numerous studies have documented a relationship between masculine norms and men’s HIV-related sexual behaviors, but intervening upon this relationship requires a nuanced understanding of the specific aspects of masculine norms that shape men’s sexual behaviors. We integrate theories on masculinities with empirical HIV research to identify specific dimensions of masculine norms that influence men’s HIV-related sexual behaviors. We identify three major dimensions of masculine norms that shape men’s sexual behavior: 1) uncontrollable male sex drive, 2) capacity to perform sexually, and 3) power over others. While the existing literature does help explain the relationship between masculine norms and men’s sexual behaviors several gaps remain including: a recognition of context-specific masculinities, an interrogation of the positive influences of masculinity, adoption of an intersectional approach, assessment of changes in norms and behaviors over time, and rigorous evaluations of gender-transformative approaches. Addressing these gaps in future research may optimize prevention efforts.

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Exploring Partner Scarcity: Highly Educated Black Women and Dating Compromise

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An Exploration of the Sexual Behaviors of Emerging Adult Men Attending a Historically Black College/University

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

The relationship between attitudes, racial identity, and perceived mate availability on experiences of intimate partner violence among black women attending HBCUs.

The relationship between attitudes, racial identity, and perceived mate availability on experiences of intimate partner violence among black women attending HBCUs.

Masculinity and HIV: Dimensions of Masculine Norms that Contribute to Men’s HIV-Related Sexual Behaviors

Exploring Partner Scarcity: Highly Educated Black Women and Dating Compromise

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