The relationship between sexual myths and intercultural sensitivity in university students

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PURPOSE: In the study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual myths and intercultural sensitivity in university students. METHOD: The study designed as cross-sectional research was carried out with the participation of 1,061 university students. Data collection tools used were the Personal Information Form, Sexual Myths Scale, and Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. FINDINGS: It was determined that the students believed in myths at a moderate level. The students who thought that being together with different cultures did not have a positive contribution were found to believe in sexual myths at a higher level (p < 0.001). It was also determined that intercultural sensitivity was a significant predictor of sexual myths in university students (p < 0.001). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: While planning sexual education provided to relay sexual knowledge to societies accurately, cultural differences should be considered.