An Exploration of the Sexual Behaviors of Emerging Adult Men Attending a Historically Black College/University
Younge, Sinead N., Morehouse College Boyer, Cherrie B., University of California, San Francisco Geter, Angelica, Morehouse College Barker, Judith C., University of California, San Francisco Corneile, Maya, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
2014-01-01
2010-2019
The purpose of this study was to provide formative data on the sexual behaviors of emerging adult Black men who attended a historically Black college/university. A convenience sample of 19 participants completed a demographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. This study utilized a phenomenological qualitative approach to explore the role of the developmental stage that emerging adulthood has on sexual health. Some of the major themes that emerged included maturation, sexual decision-making, respectability, a future orientation, and masculinity. Despite sexual initiation beginning prior to entering college, participants discussed how the college environment presented them with new information, experiences, and attitudes. This study provides useful information for the future investigation of emerging adult Black men who attend HBCUs. KEYWORDS: Sexual Health, African American/Black men, Emerging Adults, Historically Black Colleges/Universities, College Students, African American Studies, Psychology
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Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships
Department of Psychology
Morehouse College
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4487907/
10.1353/bsr.2014.0012
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/mc.ir.fac.pub:2014_younge
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/