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This study tested whether religious attendance and perceived religiosity separate college students who have participated in specific sexual behaviors from those who have not. A convenience sample of 408 undergraduates completed questionnaires on service attendance, religious feelings, views of God’s stance on sex, and several sexual behaviors. 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The purpose of this study was to determine if frequency of religious attendance and perceived degree of religiosity could distinguish between those students who have and have not participated in selected sexual behaviors. Data were collected from a convenience sample of undergraduate students (n = 408) at a southeastern university. Students voluntarily completed a questionnaire in a regular classroom setting. The questionnaire elicited information regarding the frequency of attendance at religious services, perceived strength of religious feelings, perception of God’s view of sex, and participation in the following sexual behaviors: sexual intercourse (ever, last year and last month), giving oral sex (ever and last month), receiving oral sex (ever and last month), and anal sex (ever). Data were analyzed using both univariate analysis (chi-square and analysis of variance) and logistic regression. Results indicated that religiosity variables, especially frequency of religious attendance and religious feelings, were significant predictors of sexual behavior. Results should be considered by those working with college students in the area of human sexuality.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nReligion, by definition, is a conservative force based upon a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature and purpose of the universe. These beliefs are mainly based on traditions involving scriptures, prophecy and revelations that have been incorporated into the theories behind a particular religion. The difficulty with religion and traditional beliefs is that they are slow to change; however, the world is ever-changing. Religion, along with peers, parents and the media, is a primary socialization agent for youth. Most conventional religions strongly discourage premarital sexual activity, permissiveness and adultery. Further-  \nmore, the majority of religious teachings are based upon the assumptions that the major purpose of sex is procreation.1-3 In contrast to these generally prohibitive sexual ideologies, popular culture and mass media often promote sexual ideals that are  \nmainly characterized by sexual pleasure.  \nA great deal of research effort has been conducted on understanding variables that influence premarital sexual activity among college students. It has been documented that college students engage in a number of behaviors that place them at risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy.4 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  \nindividuals are more likely to be sexually active during emerging adulthood compared to when in high school, but they are also less likely to use condoms.5 A study by Reinisch, Hill, Sanders and Ziemba-Davis  \nTina Penhollow is a senior graduate assistant and doctoral academy fellow, Program in Health Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Michael Young, PhD, is university professor, Program in Health Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; E-mail: [meyoung@uark.edu](meyoung@uark.edu). George Denny is associate professor, Educational Statistics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.  \nTina Penhollow, Michael Young and George Denny  \nrevealed that college students participate in comparatively higher levels of risky behaviors, including unprotected sexual intercourse with casual partners.6 It has also been reported that college students are more accepting of casual sex and experience less sex-related guilt than their younger counterparts.7 Many college students report adequate knowledge about STIs; however, many do not feel they are at personal risk.8 According to a study by DiClemente, Forrest and Mickler, despite high levels of HIV/ AIDS knowledge, only 8% of colleg","cbCaiiriRmarPjdW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiriRmarPjdW","pdf",136845,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Religion, youth socialization, and views of sex\n## Related research on premarital sexual activity and risk\n## Dimensions of religiosity and reference group theory","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the study on religiosity and sexual behavior?\",\"answer\":\"To determine whether the frequency of religious attendance and perceived degree of religiosity can distinguish students who have participated in selected sexual behaviors from those who have not.\"},{\"question\":\"How were data collected and what variables were measured?\",\"answer\":\"A convenience sample of 408 undergraduates completed questionnaires covering religious service attendance, strength of religious feelings, perceptions of God’s view of sex, and participation in sexual behaviors such as intercourse and oral sex.\"},{\"question\":\"Which religiosity factors were most predictive of sexual behavior?\",\"answer\":\"Religiosity variables were significant predictors, especially frequency of religious attendance and the strength of religious feelings.\"}]","The Impact of Religiosity on the Sexual Behaviors of College Students | PDF",1792073990,23]