Sexual knowledge and concerns are part of the multidimensional nature of human sexuality, shaped by sociocultural influences (e.g. religiosity and culture). The relationship between couples’ religiosity and their sexuality education needs is poorly understood. The purpose of the research as a pilot study was to explore premarital individuals’ sexual and reproductive health literacy and sexual concerns, as well as whether religiosity might be able to predict either one of these variables. Using a small sample of dating and engaged couples and individuals (N = 48), bivariate regression analyses, analyses of variance, and a canonical correlation analysis (CCA) were conducted on survey data. Results from the CCA indicated that there may be a complex and negative relationship between one’s religiosity and sexual/reproductive health knowledge, but given the small sample size, the results were statistically insignificant.

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art of Mixed media on paper by artist Laura Vasyutynska, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Fractured Terrains".

Work of art of Charcoal on paper by artist Laura Vasyutynska, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Fractured Terrains".

Work of art of crinoline, white upholstery string by artist Traci O’Dwyer as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Of My Own Making".

Work of art of Archival Inkjet Print by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of Dyed paper and pen by artist Jordan Black as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Heeding the Underbelly"

Work of art of Dyed paper and pen by artist Jordan Black as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Heeding the Underbelly"

Work of art of Pen, marker, gouache, ink, charcoal, dyed paper by artist Jordan Black as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Heeding the Underbelly"

Work of art of Dyed paper and pen by artist Jordan Black as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Heeding the Underbelly"

Work of art in oil on panel by artist Kelsey Shurbet as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Counting Seconds".

Work of art video by artist Kendra Smith as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "The Walk".

Work of art in charcol on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"

Work of art in stoneware, underglaze, acrylic, resin by artist Teresa Larrabee as part of her 2019 MFA Portfolio.

Work of art by artist Sarah Janke as part of a Creative Problems course with visiting professor Gabrielle Duggan. Submitted as part of her MFA portfolio.

Work of art in charcoal on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"

Work of art in stoneware, slip, underglaze, wool, beads by artist Teresa Larrabee as part of her 2019 MFA Portfolio.

Work of art in charcol and tape on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"

Work of art in archival inkjet prints by artist Kendra Smith as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "The Walk".

Work of art in stitching and applique on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"

Work of art in stitching and charcol on cloth by artist Taylor Barnes as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Who's Next?"

Work of art by artist Sarah Janke as part of a Creative Problems course with visiting professor Gabrielle Duggan. Submitted as part of her MFA portfolio.