Understanding how alcohol, aggression, and feelings affect sexual health choices in men
Men's Sexual Risk Behaviors: Alcohol, Sexual Aggression, and Emotional Factors
['FUNDING_R37'] · ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS · NIH-11146524
This project explores how alcohol, past aggressive actions, and emotions influence young men's decisions about safe sex, aiming to help prevent risky behaviors.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R37'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SCOTTSDALE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11146524 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are looking into how alcohol intoxication, a history of sexual aggression, and emotional factors might lead young men to make risky sexual choices, like not using condoms. Our previous work showed that alcohol and aggression history predict less condom use. This new phase will dive deeper into the emotional reasons behind these actions, using experiments where participants consume alcohol, complete surveys, and keep daily diaries. The goal is to gather information that can help create better programs to promote safer sexual health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men aged 21-30 who drink alcohol and sometimes do not use condoms consistently.
Not a fit: Individuals who do not engage in alcohol consumption or inconsistent condom use, or those outside the specified age range, would not directly benefit from participating in this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new prevention programs that help young men make safer sexual choices, reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.
How similar studies have performed: This project is a renewal of previous successful research, which has already shown links between alcohol, aggression, and risky sexual behaviors.
Where this research is happening
SCOTTSDALE, UNITED STATES
- ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS — SCOTTSDALE, 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.
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