Publications [#321677] of Robert J. Thompson

Journal Articles

1. Victor, EC; Bowman, H; Thompson, RJ (2015). Development of a measure of college students' adherence to religious doctrine concerning sexual behavior.. Journal of American college health : J of ACH, 63(3), 210-214. [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/15)

   Abstract:
   

   Objective

   The authors developed a 14-item measure of adherence to religious doctrine concerning sexual behavior (ARDSB). The ARDSB psychometric properties were investigated to better understand religious motivations associated with changes in sexual behavior that may provide support for sexual health promotion and prevention programs.

   Participants

   Four hundred eighty-three undergraduates aged 18 to 26.

   Methods

   Data were collected from an online survey during the 2012-2013 academic school year.

   Results

   Principle components factor analysis identified 2 factors: reasons to break religious doctrine and reasons to adhere to religious doctrine concerning sexual behavior. The subscales had good internal consistency. Correlations, t tests, and analyses of variance of the subscales with measures of intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity and self-reported sexual behavior and risk provide support for concurrent validity.

   Conclusions

   The ARDSB could be employed as a measure to better understand sexual behavior; it is inexpensive and relatively easy to employ in both research and campus ministry settings.