Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between unrealistic optimism (UO) and risky sexual behavior (RSB) and related consequences in a college student sample. Participants believed they had significantly lower personal risk of engagement in alcohol-related sexual activity, unintended pregnancy, and STIs than the average college student (ps < 0.01). Compared to national data, participants significantly underestimated likelihood of HPV and sexual engagement with four or more partners in the next year (ps < 0.01). Findings support evidence of UO relating to RSB-related consequences, indicating need for improvements in sexual health education and intervention.

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不切实际的乐观情绪在大学生危险性行为中的作用

摘要这项研究的目的是调查大学生样本中不切实际的乐观（UO）与危险性行为（RSB）及其相关后果之间的关系。参与者认为，与酒精相关的性活动，意外怀孕和性传播感染的个人风险比普通大学生低得多（ps <0.01）。与国家数据相比，参与者在明年明显低估了HPV和与四个或更多伴侣发生性行为的可能性（ps <0.01）。调查结果支持UO与RSB相关后果有关的证据，表明需要改进性健康教育和干预。