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Fehring, Richard J.; Cheever, Kerry H.; German, Karyn; Philpot, Connie

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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%

“…Sinha et al (2007) found that the perceived importance of religion was significantly associated with eight of ten youth risk behaviour variables, including sexual activity. Fehring et al (1998) conducted studies on the effects of religion amongst youth (aged 17–22 years) and found that a high rating of significance of faith (coupled with orthodox beliefs, and involvement in organised religious activities) predicted less permissive sexual attitudes.…”

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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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Section: Emerging Adulthood As a Developmental Phasementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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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I’m Number One! Does Narcissism Impair Ethical Judgment Even for the Highly Religious?

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Pullig

2012

J Bus Ethics

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Surgeons and the Spirit: A Study on the Relationship of Religiosity to Clinical Practice

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This study aimed to identify the religious practices and beliefs of surgeons and the relationship between surgeons' locus of control and religiosity. Thirty-five surgeons completed a survey that included items from the Duke University Religion Index, the Salesian Center Intrinsic Religiosity Scale for Clinicians, and Rotter's Locus of Control Scale. Over 68% of sampled surgeons affirmed that their religious beliefs play a part in their practice, 47% attend religious services at least weekly, and 44% pray daily. There was no correlation between locus of control and religiosity. These results challenge the myth of the egocentric, agnostic surgeon.

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Cited by 20 publications

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

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

I’m Number One! Does Narcissism Impair Ethical Judgment Even for the Highly Religious?

Surgeons and the Spirit: A Study on the Relationship of Religiosity to Clinical Practice

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