Conflicts between conservative Christian institutions and secular groups in sub-Saharan Africa: Ideological discourses on sexualities, reproduction and HIV/AIDS

Mantell, Joanne E.; Correale, Jacqueline; Adams‐Skinner, Jessica; Stein, Zena

doi:10.1080/17441692.2011.604039

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“…While numerous studies have found religion to be an important influence on moderating risky sexual behaviour amongst youth (Fehring et al 1998; Mantell et al 2011; Regnerus 2003; Sinha et al 2006, 2007), few studies have explored the content of emerging adults’ religious beliefs in relation to their sexual decision-making and practices (Arnett and Jensen 2002). …”

Section: Emerging Adulthood As a Developmental Phasementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Numerous studies (Byers et al 2009; Mantell et al 2011; Puffer et al 2012) have found religion to be an important influence on moderating risky behaviour amongst youth. For example, Puffer et al (2012) found evidence that religious coping may influence how some adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa respond to poverty and decisions about sexual behaviour.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this manner, religious coping seemed protective. Other studies report that participants who were sexually abstinent (mostly defined as never having engaged in vaginal intercourse) had more conservative values and sexual attitudes, few sexual experiences of any kind and greater religious involvement (Byers et al 2009; Mantell et al 2011). Regenerus’ (2003) review of research concerning adolescent risk behaviours, including the use of alcohol and drugs, and engaging in sexual intercourse, found that religion seemed to have a protective influence and also distinguished (to a greater or lesser extent) between those adolescents that participated in such behaviours and those that did not.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This desperate situation has prompted scholars such as Madsen et al 2010; Mantell et al 2011; Marston and King 2006; Mash and Mash 2012; Mutinta and Govender 2012; Sinha et al 2007; Sinha et al 2006 to rethink current means of curbing the HIV epidemic and to focus particularly on the emerging adult age cohort as a means of approaching the rampant spread of HIV amongst young people. Taking cognisance of this, religion has been touted as a means of contributing towards pro-social behaviour change in this age cohort, including sexual practices (Madsen et al 2010; Mantell et al 2011; Marston and King 2006; Mash and Mash 2012; Mutinta and Govender 2012; Sinha et al 2006, 2007; UNAIDS 2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Taking cognisance of this, religion has been touted as a means of contributing towards pro-social behaviour change in this age cohort, including sexual practices (Madsen et al 2010; Mantell et al 2011; Marston and King 2006; Mash and Mash 2012; Mutinta and Govender 2012; Sinha et al 2006, 2007; UNAIDS 2013). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Perceptions of South African Emerging Adult FET College Students on Sexual Practices in Relation to Religion

Moodley

2016

J Relig Health

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HIV and AIDS are rapidly spreading amongst the world’s 15- to 24-year age group, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite vigorous government interventions and campaigns, 10 % of South African youth in the age cohort 15–24 are infected with HIV and AIDS. Furthermore, for the first time in history the world has its largest number of individuals under the age of 30 years. Researchers are desperately seeking a solution and have found religion to play an important role in moderating risky sexual behaviour amongst youth. This exploratory qualitative study aims to increase our understanding of emerging adult Further Education and Training (FET) students’ perceptions of the role of religion and religious beliefs in their sexual decision-making and practices. The qualitative data emerged from five focus group discussions, each consisting of 12 heterosexual emerging adult FET college students aged 18–24 years, selected using random sampling. Participants were representative of all the major South African racial groups (Blacks, Whites, Coloured and Indians) as well as different religious and cultural groupings. Secularisation theory was used as a theoretical framework for this study. These focus group discussions revealed the following themes: Theme 1—religious institutions need to embrace change in order to become effective social agents of change. Theme 2—a need for open discussion and communication concerning current issues related to young people’s sexual health (by religious institutions/religious leaders). Theme 3—perceptions of religion’s negative sanctions towards sexual behaviour. Theme 4—religious leaders’ indifference and abdication of responsibility to the problems that youth face. Theme 5—religion and condom-related beliefs. Theme 6—perceptions of religious leaders as role models. Theme 7—emerging adults general concern for the moral decay of society. Theme 8—perceptions of whether religion has an influence on young people’s sexual decision-making and practices.

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