ISSN:
1559-1816
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Psychology
Notes:
The present study investigated the relationship between adult attachment style and sexual behavior among HIV-positive patients. HIV-positive (HIV+) participants (N= 48) completed questionnaires assessing number of sexual partners, adult attachment, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms. Results revealed that insecure attachment styles (particularly negative attachment representations of self and fearful attachment) were associated with having multiple sexual partners, including at-risk HIV-negative (HIV-) partners. These relationships remained significant after controlling for sexual orientation, self-esteem, and depressive symptomatology. These results suggest that interpersonal issues may play a key role in high-risk sexual behavior among HIV+ individuals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2004.tb02539.x
