VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RESEARCH PROJECT IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SEXUAL VALUES ON UNSAFE SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS AMONG ADOLESCENTS: EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM PROJECT CODE: KT.D Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh MSc Chu Huy Anh Students: Vu Hai Yen Nguyen Thanh Hai Neuyen Thi Ngoc Bich Le Ngo Thanh Thao Luu Truong An Hanoi, April 2023 TEAM LEADER INFORMATION I. Student profile - Full name: Vu Hai Yen - Date of birth: 02/10/2002 - Place of birth: Hanoi - Class: IB2020A - Program: International Business - Address: Chua Nhi, Thanh Liet commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi - Phone no. Academic Results (from the first year to now) Academic year Overall score Academic rating 2020-2021 3. Other achievements: *Member List : N Full Name ID Class Phone Email 0 1 | Nguyen 2007015 | IB2020C |038510716 | 20070159@vnu.v Thanh Hai 9 9 n 2 |Nguyen Thi | 20070112 | IB2020D | 038838552 | 20070112@vnu.vn Ngoc Bich 5 3 |Le Ngo | 2007001 |IB2020A | 0372331123 | 20070017@vnu.v Thanh Thao 7 n 4 |Luu Truong | 2207087 | BDA202 | 039801902 | 22070873@vnu.v An 3 2 2 n Hanoi, April 27, 2023 Advisors Team Leader Abstracts Purposes: With the growing prevalence of social media and its potential influence on adolescent behavior, it is important to understand the relationship between social media use and unsafe sexual behaviors, as well as the role of knowledge and sexual values in this relationship.
This research project aims to investigate the impacts of social media use, knowledge, and sexual values on unsafe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Vietnam. By doing this, our study provides a better understanding of the factors that contribute to unsafe sexual behaviors and may inform interventions aimed at reducing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Vietnam. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilized a survey questionnaire distributed to 826 students of which only 265 students responded to have had sex, and data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling based on data from adolescents who reported have had sexual intercourse. Findings: Our findings indicate that knowledge and media use did not have a significant effect on unsafe sexual behaviors among adolescents.
However, communication between parents and sexual values was found to have a significant impact on unsafe sexual behaviors. This suggests that parental communication and emphasizing the importance of sexual values may be effective strategies for promoting safe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Vietnam. These findings highlight the importance of considering cultural and social factors in addressing adolescent sexual health issues in different contexts. Implications: The study's outcomes enhance the comprehension of the potential factors that can affect the sexual behavior of adolescents within Vietnam's cultural context.
These insights provide adolescents with valuable information about the potential consequences of their actions, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive sexual education programs. By identifying the effects of social media use, knowledge, and sexual values on unsafe sexual behavior among adolescents, this research can aid in the development of effective prevention and intervention techniques. Additionally, the study's results can be useful for parents, teachers, and policymakers in devising suitable interventions and policies to address the issue of adolescent sexual behavior. With an enhanced understanding of the factors that impact unsafe sexual behavior, parents and teachers can create a supportive environment and initiate discussions that enable young people to make informed choices regarding their sexual health.
Originality/value: This study investigates the relationship between social media use, sexual knowledge, sexual values, and unsafe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Vietnam. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and parents to design effective interventions to promote safe sexual practices among adolescents. Keywords: social media use, media use, knowledge, sexual values, unsafe sexual behaviors, adolescents, Vietnam. Acknowledgment “To those who have made our research memorable and impactful.” To begin, we want to express our gratitude to the International School - Vietnam National University and the Department of Science, Technology, and Development Cooperation for organizing this Research Competition.
Participating in this science research competition has provided us with a valuable opportunity to develop our skills and gain new knowledge. Despite the challenges we faced due to distance and time constraints, VNU-IS and all the lecturers involved were very attentive, detailed, and dedicated. Next, we would like to thank Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh and Master Chu Huy Anh for their exceptional guidance throughout this project.
Their passion, valuable feedback, and dedication played a crucial role in enabling us to complete this project within the given time. Through their guidance, we learned a great deal about research abilities, critical thinking, writing skills, data analysis skills, teamwork skills, and patience. We believe that these skills will prove useful not only for our present endeavors but also in the future. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all our friends, lecturers, and fellow students who participated in our survey.
Their willingness to contribute their time and effort to support us in gathering data was essential to the completion of our study. Finally, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our families. Their unwavering love, encouragement, and emotional support were crucial in providing us with the strength and motivation to finish our project. Without their support, we may not have had the determination to see it through to the end.
Although we have put in great effort to make this study, we understand that it may not be completely perfect and may have its shortcomings. We sincerely hope that the judges and readers will provide us with their honest comments, reviews, and advice to help us improve our study. Letter of Declaration We, the authors of the research study titled”/mpacts of social media use, knowledge, and sexual values on unsafe sexual behaviors among Adolescents: evidence from Viemami, hereby declare that the contents of this project are entirely our original work, Throughout the research process, we ensured that all ethical considerations were meticulously taken into account, and we followed the necessary protocols to maintain the highest ethical standards in our study. We would like to state unequivocally that the findings of this study have not been published or presented anywhere else.
The conclusions and recommendations are based solely on the data collected and analyzed by us. As the authors of this research project, we take full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the data, the sample size, and the content of the study. We have carefully reviewed and verified all the results and findings before submitting this report. We further affirm that all sources used in this study have been appropriately cited and acknowledged in the reference section of the report.
We have used only the most current and reliable sources of information to ensure the validity and reliability of our study. In conclusion, we would like to express our appreciation to all the individuals who have contributed to this research project, including the participants, research assistants, and anyone else who helped in any way. We hope that our research will contribute to the existing body of knowledge and will be useful for further research and policymaking in the area of adolescent sexual health. Table of Content co N4.
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Before presenting the research aims and research questions (section 1.2), the chapter first provides background information for the study (section 1. The presentation of the study findings is then given in part 1.4, which comes after a brief explanation of the research methodologies is given in section 1. The thesis framework is presented in the chapter's last section (1. Background of the study Adolescence is a critical developmental stage when individuals experience significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, including the onset of sexual maturation.
Sexual behavior is an essential aspect of human development and a fundamental need. However, adolescents are vulnerable to engaging in risky sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex, which can have negative health consequences, including sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies (Chen et al., 2019; Meschke et al. In recent years, social media use among adolescents has increased significantly, and it has become an essential part of their daily lives.
