Journal article
A Person-Centered Approach to the Multifaceted Nature of Young Adult Sexual Behavior
Journal of Sex Research, Vol.47(4)
2010
Abstract
Young adult sexual relationships were examined using a multifaceted, person-centered approach with data from Wave 7 (aged 20-21; N=1,126) of the Michigan Study of Adolescent Life Transitions. The study utilized hierarchical cluster analyses based on the following measured variables: frequency of sex, importance of regularly having sex, satisfaction with sex life, experience of coercion for sex, and sexual risk reduction. Five distinct clusters emerged for females (Satisfied, Moderate, Active Unprotected, Pressured, and Inactive) and represented patterns such as more partners paired with less risk reduction (Active Unprotected), high satisfaction paired with frequent sex and high-risk reduction (Satisfied), or higher levels of coercion paired with low satisfaction and low-risk reduction (Pressured). Similar clusters emerged for males, with one additional cluster: the Dissatisfied cluster. Clusters differed with respect to relationship status, marital status, and psychological well-being (both males and females) and parental divorce, living situation, and sexual orientation (females only).
Details
- Title
- A Person-Centered Approach to the Multifaceted Nature of Young Adult Sexual Behavior
- Authors/Creators
- J.K. McGuire (Author/Creator) - Washington State UniversityB.L. Barber (Author/Creator) - School of Psychology, Murdoch University ; Family Studies and Human Development , University of Arizona
- Publication Details
- Journal of Sex Research, Vol.47(4)
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005543357507891
- Copyright
- © The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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