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Sexual risk taking among young adult dual alcohol and marijuana users

Authors :
Simons, Jeffrey S.
Maisto, Stephen A.
Wray, Tyler B.
Source :
Addictive Behaviors. May, 2010, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p533, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.12.026 Byline: Jeffrey S. Simons (a), Stephen A. Maisto (b), Tyler B. Wray (a) Keywords: Risky sex; Alcohol; Marijuana; Impulsivity; Affect Abstract: Use of alcohol and marijuana among college students is common and use of these substances may increase the likelihood of risky sexual behavior. The present study found significant associations between risky sexual behavior and both mean BAC per drinking day and marijuana use intensity. However, hypothesized interactions between marijuana use and BAC were not supported. In addition, positive and negative urgency and premeditation were each significantly associated with the likelihood of risky sex. Substance use and facets of impulsivity and self-control exhibited direct associations with risky sexual behavior but hypothesized moderation effects were not supported. Associations between urgency and risky sexual behavior varied as a function of gender and trait positive affect. Author Affiliation: (a) Department of Psychology, The University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States (b) Department of Psychology and Center for Health and Behavior, Syracuse University, 430 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03064603
Volume :
35
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Addictive Behaviors
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.220009788