DETERMINANTS OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN THE INTENTION OF SEXUAL CONDUCT AMONG TEENAGERS BASED ON THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR

M. Z Fatah; Suryanto; S Keman

Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2015

DETERMINANTS OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN THE INTENTION OF SEXUAL CONDUCT AMONG TEENAGERS BASED ON THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR

M. Z Fatah, Suryanto, S Keman

Abstract :

Background: Health knowledge about sexual behavior is very important for teenagers. At the time of adolescence, there was happened very dynamic development, both biologically and psychologically. Determinants of personal and social factors in influencing intention is comprehensive sexual behavior among teenagers. The aim of this study was to analyze the determinant personal and social factors which influenced the intention of sexual conduct among teenagers in senior high school grade. Method: A cross–sectional observational design was performed in this study. 262 from 820 Senior High school students were participated in this study. Simple random sampling was implemented to collect the sample. Self–development questionnaire based on belief attitude intention and behavior theory was used. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were achieved. The Structural Equation Model was used to analyze the data. Results: The intention of sexual behavior was significantly influenced by personal factors (SE: 0.26, CR: 4.955, p: .000). The intention of sexual behavior was not significantly influenced by social factors (p: 0.557, SE: .029 dan CR: .587). Personal factors in sexual behavior intention were significantly influenced of social factors (p: 0.000, SE: .035, CR: 29,564). Conclusion: Personal factors were be determinant to the intent of sexual behavior among teenagers. While, the social factors were be not determinant directly against the intention in sexual behavior among teenagers. However, social factors were being determinant for the personal factors in sexual behavior intention among teenagers. In conclusion, the intention of sexual behavior will be even greater through personal factors.