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Title: Associations Between Ethnic Identity Commitment, Discrimination, and Sexism With Sexual Risk Among Latina College Students

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 2163-0070

DOI: 10.1037/LAT0000206

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PMID: 36189328

Abstract: According to intersectionality theory, oppression predisposes individuals from disad-vantaged groups to experience disparities in health. Such disparities are evident in thesexual health among college-aged Latina women living in the U.S., who tend to reportsignificantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnanciesthan their White peers. Guided by intersectionality theory, the present study examinedsexual risk behaviors (i.e., inconsistent condom use, number of sexual partners) inrelation to ethnic identity development and reported experiences of discrimination andsexism among 450 Latina college students (ages 18–26 years old). Notably, resultsindicated that Latinas who reported relatively lower levels of ethnic identity commitmenthad, on average, approximatelyfive more sexual partners when they had reported greaterlifetime experiences of sexism. Findings highlight how sexist experiences contributed toan increased number of partners among Latinas reporting relatively lower levels of ethnicidentity commitment, demonstrating that strong ethnic identity commitment was protec-tive against risk in accordance with past research. Results indicate a continued need forsexual health interventions with Latina college students.

Url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36189328/

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Authors: Ertl, Melissa M.; Martin, Jessica L.; Dillon, Frank R.; Sheu, Hung-Bin

Periodical (Full): Journal of Latina/o psychology

Issue: 3

Volume: 10

Pages: 207-224

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