Table of Contents
- 1 What influences how you view your sexuality?
- 2 What do you think is the importance of knowing your sexuality?
- 3 How does your family influence your sexuality?
- 4 Why is it important to identify the factors that contribute to Behaviours of concern?
- 5 What are some personal factors?
- 6 How do I embrace my sexuality?
- 7 What are the biological and psychological factors of sexual health?
- 8 What is sexual self-concept and why is it important?
- 9 What do you mean by sexuality?
What influences how you view your sexuality?
Various studies show that factors such as age (17), gender (19), race (14, 20) and marital status (14) can affect the different aspects of sexual self-concept. Also, sexually transmitted diseases (21), schizophrenia and depression (22) can also affect people’s sexual self-concept.
What do you think is the importance of knowing your sexuality?
Being supported and safe to explore and express your sexuality can be good for your mental health. It can reduce distress, anxiety, and depression. Many Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) people live happy and rewarding lives, with growing acceptance.
How does your family influence your sexuality?
In general, studies found that adolescents in married, biological two-parent families are less likely to engage in unprotected sex and early sexual initiation compared to adolescents from single parent, cohabiting stepfather, and married stepfather families [2].
What are the factors that influence behavior?
What factors can affect behaviour?
- physical factors – age, health, illness, pain, influence of a substance or medication.
- personal and emotional factors – personality, beliefs, expectations, emotions, mental health.
- life experiences – family, culture, friends, life events.
- what the person needs and wants.
Which of the following is the most important factor that affects human sexuality?
Historically, religion has been the greatest influence on sexual behavior in the United States; however, in more recent years, peers and the media have emerged as two of the strongest influences, particularly among American teens (Potard, Courtois, and Rusch, 2008).
Why is it important to identify the factors that contribute to Behaviours of concern?
When we encounter behaviours of concern, it is important that we identify the cause of the behaviour. This way, we can reduce the likelihood of it happening again, and as a result improve the person’s quality of life. Sometimes, there is more than one reason why a person may be showing these behaviours.
What are some personal factors?
The personal factors include childhood experience, knowledge and education, personality and self-construal, sense of control, values, political and world views, goals, felt responsibility, cognitive biases, place attachment, age, gender and chosen activities.
How do I embrace my sexuality?
Here are a few ways you can implement to start embracing your sexuality:
- Invest into Self-Care. How can you show yourself that you are worthy of love and acceptance today?
- Put on a Flirty dress.
- Get into Your Body.
- Create something NEW!
- Romance Yourself.
- Buy Yourself Lingerie.
- Practice Receiving.
What are the factors that influence personal Behaviour?
What factors might impact whether a person uses protection?
Protective factor examples
- Positive attitudes, values or beliefs.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Good mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health.
- Positive self-esteem.
- Success at school.
- Good parenting skills.
- Parental supervision.
- Strong social supports.
What are the biological and psychological factors of sexual health?
In the category of biological factors, age gender, marital status, race, disability and sexual transmitted infections are described. In the psychological category, the impact of body image, sexual abuse in childhood and mental health history are present. Lastly]
What is sexual self-concept and why is it important?
Sexual self-concept is a major component of sexual health and the core of sexuality. It is defined as the cognitive perspective concerning the sexual aspects of ‘self’ and refers to the individual’s self-perception as a sexual creature. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the different factors affecting sexual self-concept.
What do you mean by sexuality?
Human sexuality is the total expression of an individual’s femaleness or maleness through that person’s feelings, beliefs,attitudes, values and behaviours. It is a complex expression of the whole person. Sexuality reinforces and affirms the individual as a human being and allows the role of female or male to develop.