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<p>Sexual self-schemas are critical in determining an individual's sexual identity and attitudes toward sexuality. Although emerging evidence suggests links between sexual myths and sexuality-related cognitive outcomes, direct evidence focusing on sexual self-schema dimensions remains limited. This study investigated the association between sexual myths and sexual self-schemas among young adults aged 18–25&#xa0;years. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational online survey was conducted with 525 participants (61.9% female; 38.1% male). The mean age was 20.64&#xa0;years (SD = 1.59). Data were collected using an Individual Information Form, the Sexual Self-Schema Scale, and the Sexual Myths Scale. The mean Sexual Myths Scale total score was 53.72 (SD = 8.75; range = 40–74). Associations between Sexual Myths Scale scores and sexual self-schema dimensions were examined using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses. Greater endorsement of age/sexuality and sexual relationship/intercourse myths was associated with higher Reserved/Conservative and Direct/Outspoken schema scores. In contrast, greater endorsement of sexual violence myths was associated with lower Loving/Warm schema scores. These results suggest that myth endorsement is meaningfully related to how young people construe their sexual selves. Addressing sexual myths through evidence-based sexual health education may support healthier sexual self-schema development and may inform efforts to promote sexual well-being.</p>

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Sexual Myths as Predictors of Sexual Self-schema: A Cross-Sectional Study with Young Individuals Aged 18–25

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    2026年2月24日

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  • Serpil Abalı Çetin

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Sexual self-schemas are critical in determining an individual's sexual identity and attitudes toward sexuality. Although emerging evidence suggests links between sexual myths and sexuality-related cognitive outcomes, direct evidence focusing on sexual self-schema dimensions remains limited. This study investigated the association between sexual myths and sexual self-schemas among young adults aged 18–25 years. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational online survey was conducted with 525 participants (61.9% female; 38.1% male). The mean age was 20.64 years (SD = 1.59). Data were collected using an Individual Information Form, the Sexual Self-Schema Scale, and the Sexual Myths Scale. The mean Sexual Myths Scale total score was 53.72 (SD = 8.75; range = 40–74). Associations between Sexual Myths Scale scores and sexual self-schema dimensions were examined using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses. Greater endorsement of age/sexuality and sexual relationship/intercourse myths was associated with higher Reserved/Conservative and Direct/Outspoken schema scores. In contrast, greater endorsement of sexual violence myths was associated with lower Loving/Warm schema scores. These results suggest that myth endorsement is meaningfully related to how young people construe their sexual selves. Addressing sexual myths through evidence-based sexual health education may support healthier sexual self-schema development and may inform efforts to promote sexual well-being.