Research Article
The Moderating Role of Self-Regulation in the Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Online Dating App Users
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362832, author={Sofia Adinda Putri and Mardianto Mardianto}, title={The Moderating Role of Self-Regulation in the Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Online Dating App Users}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Psychology and Health Issues, ICoPHI 2025, 1 November 2025, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOPHI}, year={2026}, month={4}, keywords={Sexual Health Literacy Self-Regulation Risky Sexual Behavior Social Cognitive Theory Online Dating}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362832} }- Sofia Adinda Putri
Mardianto Mardianto
Year: 2026
The Moderating Role of Self-Regulation in the Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Online Dating App Users
ICOPHI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362832
Abstract
This study examines how Self-Regulation (SR) moderates the relationship between Sexual Health Literacy (SHL) and Risky Sexual Behavior (RSB) among online dating users in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach with 166 participants aged 17–35 years, data were analyzed through Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Results showed that SHL negatively predicts RSB, indicating that individuals with higher sexual health literacy are less likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors. Moreover, SR significantly strengthened this relationship, confirming its moderating role. Users with high SR effectively translate sexual knowledge into safer digital behaviors, while low SR users remain vulnerable despite adequate SHL. Within Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory framework, these findings highlight the reciprocal interaction between personal, behavioral control, and digital environment. Enhancing both SHL and SR is crucial for fostering ethical and safe sexual conduct in digital contexts.
