Young and Risky

Sexual Behaviours among Generation Z and Millennials

Authors

  • Avnit Dhanoa Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
  • Fatima Ehsan Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
  • Kayla Huxter Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
  • Christine L. Moller Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
  • Liam Nolet-Mulholland Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
  • Rimsa Dahal Department of Psychology, University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/eureka28749

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to see if risky sexual behaviour has changed from the Millennial Generation to Generation Z. Data were collected at the University of Alberta from participants ranging in age from 18 years to 24 years old. Participants answered 45 multiple choice questions that targeted the use of contraceptives, testing for and history of sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, alcohol use, number of sexual partners, first sexual experience, etc. The results of our study suggest that individuals in Generation Z were more likely to participate in sexually risky behaviour in terms of the number of sexual partners. However, there was no significant difference between the two generations in terms of condom use or engagement in sexual activity. Understanding generational changes in sexual risk-taking can better equip communities to provide adequate information and resources to individuals engaging in sexual activity.

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Dhanoa, A., Ehsan, F., Huxter, K., Moller, C. L., Nolet-Mulholland, L., & Dahal, R. (2020). Young and Risky: Sexual Behaviours among Generation Z and Millennials. Eureka, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.29173/eureka28749

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020)

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