Sexual Attitudes Research Articles

Cross-Lagged Relations Between Sexual Attitudes, Perception of Love and Sex, and Young Adults’ Relationship Status: A Two-Wave Study

Cross-Lagged Relations Between Sexual Attitudes, Perception of Love and Sex, and Young Adults’ Relationship Status: A Two-Wave Study

Women’s Endorsement of Heteronormative Dating Scripts is Predicted by Sexism, Feminist Identity, A Preference for Dominant Men, and A Preference Against Short-Term Relationships

Heteronormative dating scripts involve expectations for women and men to enact different behaviours in romantic contexts with one another, such as men paying on dates and making marriage proposals. While previous research has shown that sexism and feminist identity predicts the endorsement of these scripts, there is a lack of research on other potential predictors relevant to women’s personal preferences for partners and relationships. We examined these novel predictors in three online samples of single women in Australia (N1 = 112, N2 = 157, N3 = 189). Hierarchical regressions and an integrative meta-analysis identified that women’s endorsement of heteronormative dating scripts was predicted by higher benevolent sexism, higher hostile sexism, and lower feminist identity, as well as a greater preference for dominant men as partners and a lower preference for short-term relationships. In addition, path modelling suggested that a greater preference for male partner dominance partially explained the association between women’s benevolent sexism and the endorsement of these scripts. Overall, women’s endorsement of heteronormative dating scripts was more strongly related to their sexist attitudes than their partner or relationship preferences, suggesting that traditional romantic prescriptions are interconnected with gender inequalities, despite the relevance of personal preferences beyond sexism.

Impact of individual and environmental factors on academic performance of pregnant adolescent

BackgroundTeenage pregnancies continue to disrupt teenage girls’ academic development. As a result, teenage mothers are at risk of unemployment, maternal death, and poverty. Previous research, however, has shown that both individual and environmental factors can have a significant impact on the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy. However, there has been little rigorous research on the impact of these factors on pregnant students’ academic performance.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between environmental (neighbourhood) and individuals (sexual attitudes, peer attachment) factors. It also examined the influence of individual factors on the academic performance of pregnant teens.MethodsThe study included a cross-sectional study of 400 pregnant adolescent students aged 15–19 years. The target groups were drawn from three major cities in Nigeria. Respondents were identified through targeted snowballing. Pregnant participants were a combination of married and unmarried girls attending school from home. Data were collected using a structured and self-completed questionnaire. Thus, frequency, mean and standard deviation were used for descriptive analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was applied to show the relationship between variables.ResultsThe study found that neighbourhood (r=-.125, p = .12) had a negative and significant relationship with peer attachment. However, there was no significant evidence of a relationship between sexual attitudes and neighbourhood (r=-.040, p = .422). There was, however, a significant relationship between sexual attitudes and academic performance (r = .236, p = .000). There was also a relationship between peer attachment and academic performance (r=-.401, p = < 0.001).ConclusionThis study suggests that the academic performance of pregnant teenagers necessitates a combination of approaches, which includes changes in personal and prosocial behaviour, and environmental reforms. This can be achieved through, peer education, school day-care, subsidised or free contraceptives, free or subsidized education, and community programmes that positively influence young adults in the neighbourhood. These approaches can indirectly boost self-efficacy, motivation, and confidence to achieve higher academic feat, while reducing school dropout rate among the target groups.

Effects of sensate focus technique and position changing on sexual function of women with deep-infiltrating endometriosis after surgery: A clinical trial study.

Endometriosis is a disease that affects women throughout their sexual life. Sexual health is, therefore, a major concern for these women. This study aimed to assess the effects of the sensate focus technique and position changing on the sexual function of women with deep-infiltrating endometriosis 3-6 months after surgery. This clinical trial study was performed on 80 women with deep endometriosis, aged 18-45 yr, who were referred to the endometriosis clinic of Avicenna fertility center, Tehran, Iran for follow-up after surgery from January to September 2021. They were divided randomly into 2 groups. In the intervention group, 2-hr virtual training sessions were held and the control group only completed the questionnaires without any intervention. Sexual function was evaluated after 4 and 8 wk. 8 wk after the intervention, the mean score of sexual function in the intervention group was significantly improved (p 0.001). The mean total score of sexual function in the pre-intervention period reached from 24.16 to 28.31 in 4 wk after the intervention and 29.85, 8 wk after the intervention. The mean score of sexual pain during the follow-up periods was significantly improved in the intervention group (p 0.001). Sensate focus technique and sexual position changing improved sexual function in women with deep endometriosis after surgery.

The Discursive Work of “Bottom-Shaming”: Sexual Positioning Discourse in the Construction of Black Masculinity

This article uses ethnographic data and interviews with young Black gay cisgender men to illustrate how masculinity is interactionally created and policed within gay communities. Here, I specifically highlight the ways Black masculinity is constructed against Latino and white men’s masculinity, discursively situating this masculinity within a racial hierarchy celebrating hypermasculinity among Black men. Black masculinity is further policed within Black gay communities through what I term sexual positioning discourse. Through the use of sexual positions within gay relationships (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “versatile”), peers shame the act of bottoming to interactionally shore up their own masculinity through a ritualistic emasculation of other men, which simultaneously denigrates the social position of women and femininity. Building on prior empirical and theoretical work examining the use of homophobic discourse among straight men as playing a critical role in their constructions of masculinity, I show similarities and differences through an examination of gender and sexual discourse mobilized within gay communities and by Black gay cis men. Sexual positioning discourse is integral to masculinity boundary work among gay men, yet when employed by heterosexual men, this discourse calls their sexuality into question. Specifically, when Black gay men mobilize sexual positioning discourse, it serves to assert their claims to Black masculinity relative to one another; whereas when straight men use the same discourse it serves to cast doubt on their claims to “straight” sexual identities.

Validation of parameters recommended for secondary screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Japan

BackgroundBased on the Japanese Pediatric Orthopaedic Association's guidelines, secondary screening and imaging including ultrasonography and radiography, are recommended in infants with limited hip abduction (<70°) or in those with multiple risk factors including the following: asymmetrical skin creases, a family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip, female sex, and pelvic position at delivery. However, there is still little information regarding the usefulness of this guideline. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between the risk factors and developmental dysplasia of the hip diagnosed using ultrasound and radiography. MethodsA total of 356 infants (67 boys and 289 girls) underwent secondary ultrasonographic and radiological screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in our hospital. Risk factors were documented from their medical records. The recommended item score, which we defined as an integrated value of the recommended item, was calculated for each patient. The limitation of hip abduction alone was a criterion for secondary screening; therefore, we defined the scores as follows: the limitation of hip abduction scored 2 points and other recommended scores were assigned 1 point. If the recommended item score was 2 points or more, we classified the infants as high-risk. ResultsA total of 280 of 356 infants were included in the high-risk group, which showed a higher ratio of cases with abnormal imaging findings than the low-risk group. According to the multivariate logistic regression analyses among the recommended items, being female, skin asymmetry, and limb limitation were identified as independent risk factors for imaging abnormality and the need for Pavlik harness treatment. ConclusionsThe recommended items for secondary screening based on the Japanese Pediatric Orthopaedic Association's guidelines could be useful for screening infants in need of treatment.

Videogames and the representation of men and women: an international perspective

In the last few decades, videogames have become a mass phenomenon and have progressively carved out an important space in society and culture. Today, they have growing capabilities to reproduce realistic scenarios, and are increasingly used as an artistic medium with significant narrative potential. In this context, players also need to confront with the representation of aspects of the Self, moving and interacting within video games’ parallel worlds. How these aspects are represented in media can be an important influence on a psychological, cultural and social level. Gender representation can be argued to be almost universal in media and reflects real-world beliefs and attitudes. Despite areas of progress, videogames often feature sexist, prejudiced or biased representations of men and women, both from an aesthetical and narrative point of view. This contribution will discuss the role of gender representation in videogames, aiming to summarize the main features and specificities of different portrayals. Specifically, men characters were over represented compared to women characters as a lead both in the narrative and in promotional material, although recent improvements were observed. Portrayals of womenappeared to feature lean-ideal body idealization, sexualization, objectification, as well as reduced agency. Moreover, portrayals of men appeared to feature muscular-ideal body idealization, restrictive emotionality, and the overuse of aggressiveness and assertiveness. These restrictive representations can have harmful consequences in the users’ reality, such as fostering sexist attitudes and beliefs, promoting restrictive gender roles and ideals of appearance, as well as increasing tolerance of violent behaviors. This analysis suggests that reducing stereotypical and sexist representations, promoting diverse and nuanced representations, and efforts for critical engagement with media portrayals may help reduce these negative effects.

Particular Sexual and Ambitious Attitude threatens the Global Societal Functioning and Individual Wellbeing

The authors begin with the premise that mental well-being, and even the quality of life in many countries worldwide, is not satisfactory. They further assert that the current state of welfare in individual countries can be objectively evaluated, citing the World Justice Project as an example. Objective data relating to the exercise of power reveals that many societies are governed in an authoritarian manner. The authors then recall findings made by Jonathan Haidt and other neuroscientists, who demonstrated that people with conservative attitudes differ from those with liberal-democratic orientations in five psychological traits defined by the terms: harm, fairness, authority, ingroup, and purity. Their own interpretation of these findings leads the authors to formulate a hypothesis explaining why there is a constant tendency for authoritarian regimes to emerge. In the next step of their arguments, the authors state that authoritarian regimes usually maintain a patriarchal social structure, based on the traditional system of customary taboo, adhering to religious mandates. This psychological and social situation leads to vast variations in legal regulations in individual countries regarding dilemmas such as the legality of adultery, pornography, prostitution, the permissibility of abortion, and sex education, which can be illustrated by maps available on Wikipedia. The authors then devote much attention to the links between religious views and the realm of sexuality and their influence in maintaining the patriarchal structure of many societies. In their opinion, the freedom, freedom of speech, and well-being of citizens are often limited from two sides: by oppressive power and by a strict, purist system of taboo. The authors also ponder what can be done to counteract the described social situation. They believe that a persuasive educational program should be developed.

Sissy Hypno: Conceptualisation of Autogynephilic Persuasive Pornography (AGPP) and an Investigative Exploration of the Experiences of its Consumers

Autogynephilic Persuasive Pornography (AGPP) is a type of pornography that is characterised by its unique autogynephilic and persuasive traits. Autogynephilia refers to the sexual pleasure one derives by imagining themselves as women. Known in the subculture as Sissy Hypno, this type of pornography is an altered mishmash of conventional licensed studio/mainstream pornography found on the internet, designed to interact with/persuade the user (by text or audio) and aid in the process of erotic self-feminisation. AGPP is consumed by a wide range of individuals and for a wide variety of reasons. Yet, there is little to no empirical research aimed at describing this novel form of media, the motivations of its consumers and the effects of its consumption. Therefore, this research study qualitatively explores the experiences of 16 participants (N = 16, age > 19), who consumed AGPP at the time of the study, by phenomenologically interpreting self-reported behaviour and self-described inclinations regarding AGPP use. The participants were recruited from Reddit, and the participant sample is an ethnically diverse sample consisting of men and transwomen. The key findings were categorised into the following superordinate themes: (1) Influence of AGPP on personality and individual lifestyle (2) Exploring femininity and submissive sexual behaviour and (3) Influence of AGPP on gender and sexuality. The analysis of these themes (and their subordinate themes) allows for the conceptualisation of AGPP and an analysis of its reported effects, contributes to the limited evidence of cisgender men strongly relating to Autogynephilia or erotic self-feminisation, alongside Autogynephilia being a frequent motivation for consuming AGPP. Some of the positive and negative effects of consuming AGPP (primarily focusing on gender identity, sexual attitudes and sexuality) were also identified through self-report, thereby, necessitating the need for widening the scientific exploration of Autogynephilia amongst AGPP consumers (not limited to gender categories) and the clinical implications of consuming AGPP (e.g., compulsive AGPP consumption).

How narratives of female sexual agency conceal vulnerability to rape: an analysis from South Australian rape trials

ABSTRACT The legal requirement of consent presumes women conduct their sexual relations in the twenty-first century from a place of increased sexual liberation and agency, concealing the sexual double standard by which female sexual behaviour is judged. Consent-based reforms on their own, therefore, provide little recourse for rape victims when evidence of their past sexual history or sexual behaviour, such as flirting or sexting, may be admissible at trial. Informed by a thematic analysis of District and Supreme Court judgments from South Australia between 2012 and 2023, this article explores how accused persons may rely upon a victim’s sexual history or behaviour to create a narrative of implied consent or to support their belief in consent. Considering these findings, I argue that the progression towards more egalitarian sexual attitudes remains a double-edged sword for women as it sanctions their portrayal as sexual agents while concealing their vulnerability to rape.

Poster 218: Hip Arthroscopy Improves Sexual Function in Receptive Partners with Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome in Positions of Flexion and Abduction

Objectives: 1) To evaluate if femoracetabular impingement syndrome (FAI) interferes with sexual relations and influences patientdecision to pursue surgical intervention. 2) To determine when patients return to sexual intercourse after hip arthroscopy for the treatment of FAI. 3) To compare preoperative to postoperative improvement in pain experienced during sexual intercourse based on sexual role assumed (receptive or penetrative) and position. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAI between January 2019 and January 2022. Hip symptoms during sexual intercourse were evaluated using a Likert- style questionnaire. Patients were also asked to rate the severity of their hip pain with 12 common sexual positions before and after surgery. Patients who primarily participate as the penetrative role during intercourse were compared to those who participate as the receptive role. The difference in preoperative and postoperative pain experienced with each position was assessed using a series of Wilcoxon signed-rank tests for ordinal data. To confirm the results, each comparison was also evaluated using a series of ordered logistic regressions. Results: Sixty-one patients with a mean age of 33.8 +/- 8.48 and a mean follow up time of 1.96 +/- 0.88 years were included in the analysis. 47.5% of patients primarily assume the receptive role during sexual intercourse (36.1%: penetrative role; 13.1%: both). A significantly greater proportion of patients participating in receptive intercourse reported hip symptoms that interfered with sexual intercourse compared to patients participating in penetrative intercourse ( p =.007). Furthermore, a greater proportion of patients in the receptive group reported that the hip pain during intercourse contributed to the decision to pursue hip surgery ( p =.009) (Table 1). Following surgery, 94.9% of patients had returned to sexual intercourse by the time of latest follow up. These patients resumed sexual intercourse at a mean of 7.6 +/- 3.4 weeks postoperatively. There was no difference in time to resume intercourse between patients participating in receptive intercourse and those participating in penetrative intercourse ( p = 0.277) (Figure 1). Overall, 52.2% of patients reported no pain or little pain with sexual intercourse at the time of latest follow up. Patients in the receptive group continued to report worse pain symptoms during intercourse compared to the penetrative group postoperatively. However, these patients experienced significantly greater improvement in preoperative to postoperative symptomatology during intercourse, specifically in sexual positions involving greater degrees of flexion and abduction (Figures 2, 3). For patients assuming the penetrative role during intercourse, there was no difference in hip pain after surgery based on sexual position (Figure 2, 4). Conclusions: Hip pain secondary to FAI interferes with sexual intercourse, particularly for patients who participate in the receptive role, and it influences their decision to undergo hip arthroscopy. These patients experience pain specifically in sexual positions involving greater degrees of flexion and abduction. Hip arthroscopy successfully improves the pain experienced while participating in these positions postoperatively.

Factors affecting the safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults by gender: a structural equation model.

The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults and identify differences by gender. This study aimed to determine which factors affected safe sexual behaviors based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data from 437 Korean young adults (in their 20s and 30s) were collected via online survey between January 3 and January 28, 2022. The questionnaire included items on sexual body image, sexual role perception, sexual attitudes, sexual socialization, sexual communication, and safe sexual behaviors. Structural equation modeling was performed. According to the overall model fit of the hypothetical model, the final model was acceptable and explained 49% of safe sexual behaviors. Sexual attitudes (β=-.70, p<.001) and sexual communication (β=.53, p<.001) directly affected safe sexual behaviors, and sexual role perception (β=.42, p<.001) indirectly affected safe sexual behaviors in a combined model. There were gender differences in the path from sexual attitudes (β=-.94, p<.001) and sexual communication (β=.66, p<.001) to safe sexual behaviors and from sexual body image (β=.27, p<.001) to sexual communication. Sexual attitudes and sexual communication were predictors of safe sexual behaviors, which differed by gender. Strategies that consider sexual attitudes, sexual communication, sexual role perception, and differences between men and women should be developed to improve the safe sexual behaviors of young adults.

Sexual Attitudes, Age, Sex and Romantic Commitment as Factors in the Level of HIV Awareness of Selected College Students

As of January of 2023, over 110,000 documented HIV cases have been reported in the Philippines. According to the Department of Health, the rate of infection in 2023 is 22% higher than in 2022. In view of these reports, this study attempted to ascertain the level of HIV awareness of selected college students. It also explored their sexual attitudes, age, sex and presence of a romantic commitment as potential factors that could affect their level of HIV awareness. Fifty 2nd year students from a college in the Province of Rizal, Philippines volunteered to be the respondents. To assess their sexual attitudes, the Brief Sexual Attitude Scale (BSAS), a 23 item 5-point Likert scale instrument, which measures the 4 domains of permissiveness, birth control, communion and instrumentality was used. To assess their HIV awareness, a 29-item true or false researcher-made instrument was crafted based on the HIV facts stated in the UNAIDS website. The results found that with regards to sexual attitudes, the respondents moderately disagree to permissiveness, strongly agree to birth control, moderately agree to communion and are neutral to instrumentality. No significant difference was found between the male and female respondents concerning the 4 BSAS domains. Furthermore, there was also no significant difference between the respondents with and without romantic commitment concerning the 4 BSAS domains. Based on the scores obtained from the researcher-made instrument measuring the respondents’ level of HIV awareness, their level of awareness is only at 52.48%. A very statistically significant difference was found in the level of HIV awareness between the male and female respondents. In addition, it was established that the female respondents have a significantly higher HIV awareness than the male respondents. No significant difference was established between the level of HIV awareness of the respondents with or without romantic commitment. Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between the level of HIV awareness of the respondents and the 4 BSAS domains. However, a significant moderate inverse relationship between the respondents’ age and their level of HIV awareness was established. This implies that as the respondent’s age increases, his HIV awareness score moderately decreases and vice versa. Keywords: HIV, HIV awareness, sexual attitudes, Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale

Adolescent Religiosity and pre-marital sexual behavior: The mediating role of pre-marital sexual attitude

Pre-marital sex before marriage in adolescents is a severe problem associated with increased transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, having more than one partner, and early pregnancy. Even though Indonesia is considered a society with high religious values, free-sex behavior is considered increasingly concerning. This study investigates the relationship between religiosity and attitudes toward pre-marital sexual behavior with pre-marital sexual behavior in adolescents. Respondents of this study were 200 adolescents aged 10-19 years old, selected through a purposive sampling technique, with criteria: have religion, not married, and currently dating. Data were analyzed using a linear regression method. The results showed that pre-marital sexual attitude fully mediates the effect between religiosity and pre-marital sexual behavior. The present study findings contribute to pre-marital sexual research by explaining that religiosity does not decrease pre-marital sexual behavior if the person is permissive or has a supportive attitude towards it. With this outcome, it is expected that the relevant parties will focus more on changing adolescents’ thoughts, attitudes, and perspectives regarding pre-marital sexual behavior and not only rely on religious teachings as the only framework for preventing pre-marital sexual behavior

(027) Socio-Cultural Practices and Sexuality Education among Families in Rural Ghana

Abstract Introduction Sexuality education is considered key to the sexual well-being of young people as it empowers them to make informed choices and attain more productive livelihoods. Although it contributes to advancing the sustainable development goals on health and well-being, it remains a challenge among families in sub-Saharan Africa due to socio-cultural norms and misconceptions. Underlining notions are that discussing sexuality issues with young people makes them curious and predisposes them to engage in early sexual activities. Objectives In this study, we accessed the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and highlight the experiences of young adolescent boys and girls, examine the content of sexuality information parents give to their wards, and highlight the gender differences to sexuality education among these families (i.e., parents and their wards). Methods Based on the narrative of parents and their wards (i.e., young people aged 16 – 19 years), data for the study was gathered through the use of in-depth interviews and group interviews aided by a semi-structured interview guide. Participants were reached through the purposive and snowballing sampling techniques. Field data were tape-recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically. Results Our results revealed that adherence to morally and socially appropriate sexual norms among young people (i.e., bodily hygiene, menstrual hygiene, and abstinence from sex) were the central focus of sexuality discussions among families. Socio-economic factors (such as educational level) influenced the sort of sexuality issues discussed among families. Thus, parents with higher educational attainment had liberal views regarding sexuality education and were more open to discuss diverse sexuality issues with their wards than parents with lower educational attainment with conservative views regarding sexuality education. The results also indicated that adolescents who discussed diverse sexuality topics with their parents had “conservative” sexual values than adolescents who discussed diverse sexuality topics with their friends who in-turn had “liberal” sexual values. Conclusions Socio-cultural norms, conservative religious values, and gender disparities among parents and their wards have far-reaching implications on their attitude and behaviour towards sexuality education. Most adolescents preferred other alternative sources (such as their peers and social media) for sexuality information. This invariably influences their sexual attitudes and behaviours. Although these norms and dispositions influence adolescent’s sexual agency, empowering families (i.e., parents and young people) with adequate sexuality knowledge can help correct the misconceptions currently shaping the discourse on sexuality education. Creating supportive and enabling environments is also a key step to the realization of the sexual health needs of young people. Disclosure Yes - International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. Industry funding only - investigator initiated and executed study – No.

Factors Affecting the Sexual Behavior of Korean University Students.

Recent incidents in Room n, sexual harassment by social leaders, and the #MeToo movement showed Korea's immature and distorted sexual culture. This cross-sectional descriptive study investigated the factors affecting the sexual behavior of Korean university students. The participants comprised 258 university students from S and C. The data collection period was from 29 November 2021 to 3 December 2021, and an online survey was conducted on sexual behavior, sexual attitudes, and subject characteristics. The collected data were analyzed using PASW Statistics 25.0. The average age of the participants was 21.38 ± 1.62 years old; the average age when they first watched a pornographic video on YouTube was 14.25 ± 2.55 years old. Sexual behavior was statistically significantly higher for men over 21 and under 14 when they first watched a pornographic video. As the age of the subjects increased, the younger the age of viewing pornographic videos and the thumbnail viewing path of the pornographic videos affected sexual behavior, with an explanatory power of 11.0% (F = 6.27, p < 0.001). Higher sexual attitudes in the communion and permissiveness domains showed greater influence on sexual behavior; the explanatory power was 24.0% (F = 10.02, p < 0.001). Korean university students must be educated on sex early to develop correct sexual attitudes and engage in correct and responsible sexual behaviors in their youth.

No evidence that sociosexual orientation moderates effects of conception probability on women’s preferences for male facial masculinity

Although many researchers have proposed that women will show stronger preferences for male facial masculinity when conception probability is high, empirical tests of this hypothesis have produced mixed results. One possible explanation for these inconsistent findings is that effects of conception probability on women’s preferences for facial masculinity are moderated by additional factors not typically considered in these empirical tests. One such potential moderator is individual differences in women’s openness to uncommitted sexual relationships (i.e., individual differences in women’s sociosexual orientation); women who are more open to uncommitted sexual relationships might show stronger positive effects of conception probability on masculinity preferences, as their sexuality is more overt and sexual attitudes and behaviours are more diversified. Consequently, we analysed data from three independent samples (N = 2304, N = 483, and N = 339) to assess whether sociosexual orientation moderates the hypothesised positive effect of conception probability on women’s facial masculinity preferences. Analyses showed no evidence that higher conception probability increased preferences for facial masculinity or that sociosexual orientation moderated the effect of conception probability on women’s preferences for facial masculinity. While it remains possible that factors other than sociosexual orientation moderate effects of conception probability on masculinity preferences, our null results suggest that the mixed results for the effects of conception probability on facial masculinity preferences in previous studies are unlikely to be a consequence of failing to consider the moderating role of sociosexual orientation.

Reliability and Validity Evidence for Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale Among Filipino Men: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis.

Background and Purpose: It is essential to address sexual health to ensure quality of life and sexual well-being; however, studies to measure sexual attitudes remain scarce. This study aimed to find reliability and validity evidence of the Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale (BSAS) using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) among Filipino men. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Results: BSAS shows coefficient alpha of 0.90. CFA demonstrates goodness of fit (adjusted goodness-of-fit index = .82; goodness-of-fit index = .86; comparative fit index = .91; incremental fit index = .91; expected cross-validation index = 2.27; root mean square error of approximation = .08; [χ2 (213) = 927.45, p ≤ .001], χ2/df ratio = 4.35). Conclusions: BSAS is a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess sexual attitudes among Filipino men. Further research is needed to evaluate sexual attitudes in the promotion of sexual health across cultures.

“One is not Born, but Rather Becomes, a Woman”: Impressions of Women on the Career in Agribusiness and its Spaces

Studies on gender discrimination and women’s careers in organizations reinforce how much women are silenced in their speech, undermined in their skills, and paid less than men. However, there is little research on this topic in the context of agribusiness. In this sense, the objective of this study was to understand how gender discrimination is seen by women graduating from agricultural sciences programs. As a methodology, a questionnaire was applied and 315 respondents answered, and a Factor Analysis and, later, a Cluster Analysis were carried out. Five factors were identified, and, from that, two clusters were defined, called “maintainers of the patriarchal system” and “aware of protagonism”. Both clusters demarcate tensions about how women see discrimination and experience the multiple unfoldings of sexist behaviors and attitudes that permeate their career pathways in agribusiness.

Social Realism in Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s Short Stories

Khalid Fateh Muhammad is a prominent writer of current era. He has gained prominence in Urdu fiction due to his unique style, thematic diversity, and technical expertise in the creation of fiction. He has keenly observed the society. This is the reason that his stories are full of psychological and sexual diverse attitude of human beings as well as social conflicts and problems. Being a social realist, he is the spokesman of his age. He has exposed hunger, poverty, greed, unfair distribution of capital, social injustices, and hypocritical attitude of humans in his short stories. In this article, the element of social realism in Khalid Fateh Muhammad’s stories will be discussed.