Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Ogley-Oliver, Emma J. F. URN etd-07172009-113958 Title Natural Mentors and African American Girls' Sexual Efficacy Degree Master of Arts Department Psychology Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Gabriel P. Kuperminc, Ph.D Committee Chair James G. Emshoff, Ph.D Committee Member Lisa P. Armistead, Ph.D Committee Member Keywords
- Teen pregnancy
- Self-efficacy
- Asset building
- Middle school girls
- Youth development programs
- Resilience
Date of Defense 2009-06-11 Availability restricted Abstract Despite decreasing rates of teen pregnancy within the U.S., rates remain high for African American girls (Guttmacher Institute, 2006). Comprehensive youth development programs aim to address teen pregnancy. This study examined the role of natural mentors in relation to participation in Cool Girls, Inc. and girls’ sexual efficacy among middle school girls. Furthermore, the quality of natural mentor relationship was assessed. Results provide no support that participation in the program and the presence of a natural mentor significantly affects sexual efficacy. Furthermore, the quality of natural mentor relationship did not significantly increase girls’ sexual efficacy. However, while not explicitly hypothesized, older girls reported significantly higher sexual efficacy. Limitations and strengths of the study are discussed. Directions for future research and intervention are suggested.Files
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