Prior research has demonstrated the utility of Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Network Orientation (NOS) as measures perceived social support among nonpsychiatric samples. The primary objective this study was to determine whether these two scales can be used reliably psychiatric outpatients, in particular those with schizophrenia or a major affective disorder. Subjects were 144 aged 21 67 years, who completed MSPSS NOS. Results high internal consistency for...

This study compared the demographics and risk behaviors of two samples men who have sex with (MSM), using cross-sectional data that were collected via Internet through conventional bar-based outreach. The sample was significantly older, more likely to identify as "bisexual," less educated than bar sample. After controlling for age education, few differences observed between samples. However, three variables markedly differentiated history sexually transmitted disease infection, HIV...

Abstract Little is known regarding how respondents interpret terms that are commonly used in sexual behavior surveys. The present study assessed the impact of four factors on respondents' judgments whether hypothetical actors "Jim" and "Susie " would consider a particular they had engaged to be "sex." were respondent's gender, actor's type act (vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse), who achieved orgasm (neither, Jim only, Susie both). Two hundred twenty‐three undergraduates (22.2 ± 2.2 years;...

Objective The present study prospectively investigated the role of self-efficacy in predicting disease symptomatology and health services utilization for adult patients with sickle cell disease. Methods These data are derived from a 12-month prospective cohort African American adults Disease-specific perceptions coping indices severity, care utilization, psychosocial adjustment were assessed by use standardized questionnaires administered trained clinicians. Results Perceptions moderately...

Adolescent females are disproportionately represented among reported cases of sexual victimization. Because victimization is associated with an array negative sequelae (e.g., depression, alcohol abuse), psychometrically sound instruments urgently needed to assess or coercion. The investigation conducts a preliminary analysis the reliability and validity Sexual Experiences Survey (SES) for sample drawn from high-risk population-African American adolescent females. Our analyses indicate good...

Abstract The authors investigated the psychometric properties of a 22-item scale that measured respondents' perceptions their ability to refuse sexual intercourse, question potential partners, and use condoms. Two hundred twenty-one male female undergraduates completed an anonymous questionnaire wide range constructs. exhibited good internal consistency, convergent validity was demonstrated for 5 behavior items (number partners ever in past 3 months, condom at last future). instrument...

Abstract This study examined masturbation experience (yes/no), frequency of in the past three months, and age at initiation for 223 undergraduates who completed an anonymous survey. Descriptive, correlational, regression analyses were conducted HIV risk was estimated using a mathematical model. Men significantly more likely than women to have masturbated reported greater mean frequency. For men, predicted by perceived social norms supporting this behavior. women, best lifetime number sex...

This study examined associations between the pleasurability of various sexual activities and behavioural experience with these activities. Participants were 145 female 78 male undergraduates. rated (vaginal intercourse, anal receiving oral sex, performing masturbation by a partner, self-masturbation) answered questions about their Vaginal being masturbated partner received highest,pleasure ratings. For behaviours other than vaginal intercourse pleasure ratings significantly higher among...

Prior research suggests that failure to use condoms can be understood within the context of condom‐related attitudes. We reviewed quantitative and qualitative literature on adult men's condom‐use attitudes; attitudinal beliefs were classified as cognitive (e.g., effectiveness) or affective pleasure‐related), their relationships behavior examined. To determine differences in effects beliefs, we conducted a critical review, meta‐analysis, “vote‐count.” In support primacy affect hypothesis...

The purposes of the study were to determine rates compliance with appointments among patients schizophrenia who had been treated for more than four years in an outpatient clinic, explore reasons missed appointments, and whether treatment modalities affected rates.Chi square analysis was used compare attendance over a 12-month period 55 nonrandomly assigned monthly group 56 be seen individual every one two months. Patients asked give appointments.From 71 86 percent kept their clinic each...

This study investigated the extent to which adolescents believe health warning labels on cigarette packs, and relationship of current smoking status gender believability ratings. Subjects were 691 students in grades 5 through 12. MANOVAs revealed that, smokers, both male female, reported significantly less belief validity 3 than nonsmokers. These findings support prior investigations indicate that adolescent smokers are likely accept specific risks associated with The results, however, also...

This article summarizes the psychometric evaluation of Chronic Illness Assessment Interview for Sickle Cell Disease (CIAI-SCD), an instrument based on a model self-care adult patients with chronic medical conditions. The CIAI-SCD was administered to 104 adults sickle cell disease. A factor analysis identified three factors that reflected psychological constructs Personal Satisfaction and Perceived Control (Factor 1), Feeling Concerned Worried 2), Supported 3). Preliminary evidence internal...

We examined levels of sexual victimization among a sample 249 14- to 19-year-old African American adolescent women. Victimization was common: 32.1% reported having been raped, 33.7% had experienced coercion, and 10.8% an attempted rape. Only 23.4% never victimized. investigated whether psychological health family dysfunction varied as function the type victimization. Girls who raped lower self-esteem mastery higher depression compared girls no Significantly cohesion significantly support...

The present study examined the psychometric properties of Body Esteem Scale (BES) among 255 girls and 436 boys from Grades 5 through 12. To date, BES has been found to yield reliable valid scores for adults, but it not used adolescents. In study, internal consistency was evidenced gender-specific subscales, with values ranging .82 .94. Principal components analyses oblique rotation replicated original adult, factor structures both girls, although an additional obtained girls. Convergent...

We investigated implementation fidelity of programmatic activities the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) among 2,022 teachers, 88.5% female, from 88 elementary schools located in Pennsylvania. Results indicated that majority respondents had attended school kick-off event, posted rules classroom, and explained to students. Receiving booster sessions involving parental involvement were least likely elements have been performed. Logistic regression analyses revealed teachers with...

According to Bandura (1977a. 1977b). self‐efficacy for a particular task varies along 3 dimensions: magnitude, strength, and generality. Although the magnitude of influences one's degree self‐efficacy, researchers have seldom tapped this dimension. We explicitly examined dimension, whether confidence represent operationally distinct dimensions. A sample undergraduates ( n = 221) rated how confident they were that could perform 22 behaviors comprising domains protective sexual (refusing...

This study assessed the influence of five factors on respondents' judgments whether two hypothetical actors, Tom and Lucy, would consider each other to be "sexual partners." The were: respondent's gender, actor's type act (vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse), frequency (once, several times), actors' dating status (not dating, dated once, for three months). 223 undergraduates (mean age 22.2 - 2.2 years; 65% female) read 16 heterosexual behavior scenarios featuring Lucy judged (Lucy) (Tom) a...