Fig. 3
From: Early sexual debut and risky sex in young adults: the role of low self-control
Mediation Model for the relationship between self-control, impulsivity, early sexual debut and risky sexual behavior, among female respondents to Add Health, n = 3032. *p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001, Model Fit: RMSEA: 0.02; CFI: 0.94, Model Controls for DIF. Dotted line indicates non-significant relationship. Indirect Paths: Low Self Control (Self-Report) ➔ Early Sexual Debut ➔ Risky Sexual Behavior: z = 2.05, p < .05. Low Self Control (Parent Report) ➔ Early Sexual Debut ➔ Risky Sexual Behavior: z = 5.08, p < .001. Low Self Control (Self-Report) ➔ Impulsivity ➔ Risky Sexual Behavior: z = 2.31, p < .01. Low Self Control (Parent Report) ➔ Impulsivity ➔ Risky Sexual Behavior: z = 2.30, p < .01