The Comparison of Factors and Personality Trait in High Risk Sexual and Normal Persons

Researchers believe that there is interaction between personality and high risk sexual behaviors. The purpose of this research was to study the personality trait in individuals with high risk sexual behaviors and to compare with that among individuals without high risk sexual behaviors. In this study, all individuals with high risk sexual behaviors who referred to AIDS counseling center at Red Crescent community were selected during 3 months. They were matched with a group of normal subjects with regard to demographic characteristics. The data were collected using questionnaire in two categories; demographic items and five factor model inventory. Investigation results showed that the high risk sexual group had significant differences in Neuroticism, flexibility, openness, and Conscientiousness. there is special personality structure that makes people vulnerable to problems such as high risk sexual behavior and subsequently to AIDS. Sever pattern personality traits are seen subjects with high risk sexual behaviors.