Egalitarian Values and Sexual Behavior—The Role of Country Level Values in Shaping Individual Level Behaviors in Africa, South America and Asia. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Valverius, Anna; Arnell, Linda; Strandh, Mattias
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 33:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 396
• Page End: 409
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Egalitarian values -- sexual behaviors -- condom use -- sexual activity -- sexual well-being; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2021.1919952
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between country level egalitarian values (broadly speaking emancipatory values/structural gender equality) and sexual behavior among youth. Methods: Comparative individual level data on sexual activity and condom use were collected from the Global School-based Student Health Survey, resulting in a final sample of 23 countries, analyzed utilizing multilevel logistic regression analysis. Results: Egalitarian values were significantly associated with sexual activity and condom use. Conclusions: Egalitarian values have a relationship with adolescents' sexual activity and condom use, and thus contribute to sexual health and well-being in Africa, South America and Asia.