Exploring how alcohol and emotions affect young men's sexual risk behaviors
Men's Sexual Risk Behaviors: Alcohol, Sexual Aggression, and Emotional Factors
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol, past experiences with sexual aggression, and emotions affect young men’s choices about safe sex, and it’s designed for guys aged 21-30 who sometimes skip using condoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between alcohol intoxication, sexual aggression history, and emotional factors in young men's sexual risk behaviors. By conducting experiments and follow-up surveys, the study aims to understand how these elements influence behaviors such as condom use resistance and unprotected sex. Male drinkers aged 21-30 who inconsistently use condoms will participate in screening and complete surveys assessing emotional traits and alcohol-related expectations. The goal is to develop evidence-based prevention programs to reduce sexual risk behaviors among this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are male drinkers aged 21-30 who have inconsistent condom use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are outside the age range of 21-30 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective prevention programs that reduce sexual risk behaviors and improve sexual health outcomes for young men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the links between alcohol consumption and sexual risk behaviors, making this approach a continuation of established findings.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Kelly Cue — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Davis, Kelly Cue
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.