From your POV: Using narrative-focused methodology to study psychological correlates of sexual health behaviors

Authors

• Zoë E. Sweaney, Lindenwood UniversityFollow
• Stephanie Afful, Lindenwood UniversityFollow

Student Type

Undergraduate

Document Type

Article

Abstract

How far would you go (or not go) to protect yourself from risky sexual behaviors? Additionally, what influence does our gender identity and socialization have on these decisions? In the current series of studies, a story-driven safe-sex behavioral assessment was developed and administered to participants to assess the relationships amongst psychological indices, personal values, and sexual health. This research confirms the validity of an instrument that queries sensitive data while controlling for social desirability concerns. The applications of this research are especially pertinent to improving upon interpersonal communication, sexual health education, and women’s sexual health advocacy.

Recommended Citation

Sweaney, Zoë E. and Afful, Stephanie (2026) "From your POV: Using narrative-focused methodology to study psychological correlates of sexual health behaviors," The Confluence: Vol. 4: Iss. 3, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2150-2633.1079
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theconfluence/vol4/iss3/1

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Date

03/01/2026