![Sample our Education journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/5932/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Education.jpg"})
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the ability of SDA emerging adults (N = 558) to remain sexually abstinent prior to marriage in spite of pressures to engage in such act. The researchers explored whether gender and racial differences exist among this group. The results showed a significant difference between SDA emerging males and females regarding their levels of self-efficacy (t (df=372) = 2.207; p < .05), and a significant difference among SDA emerging Caucasians, African Americans and other races as it relates to their levels of self-efficacy (F (df 2, 555) = 6.602, p < .05). The researchers recommend that religious institutions focus on the factors that influence the levels of self-efficacy, rather than simply emphasizing a sexually-abstinent lifestyle.
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Octavio Ramirez
Octavio Ramirez is the Chair and Professor of Social Work, Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama.
Shalunda Sherrod
Shalunda Sherrod is the Assistant Professor of Social Work, Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama.
Lorraine Frye
Lorraine Frye, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama.