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Motivations for Sex Among College-attending Emerging Adults

Author : Kayley Nicole Davis

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Page : 44 pages

File Size : 10,40 MB

Release : 2018

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Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is theorized to be a distinct developmental period in the life course that embodies many unique experiences, including within the realms of sex and sexuality. Sexual activity among emerging adults is well documented; however, limited attention has been given to the association between developmental perceptions and endorsed motivations for sex. This study examined how perceptions of emerging adulthood status are associated with college students' (N = 1,109) endorsed motivations for sex (i.e., enhancement, intimacy, and coping), after controlling for demographic and known correlates of motivations for sex. Identity exploration, experimentation/possibilities, and negativity/instability were positively associated with enhancement motivations for sex, whereas only identity exploration was positively associated with intimacy motivations for sex. Lastly, negativity/instability was positively associated with coping motivations for sex, and self-focus and feeling "in-between" were negatively associated with coping motivations for sex. Implications for research and sexuality education for emerging adult populations are discussed.



Sexual Behavior and Motives in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Maria Graciela Espinosa Hernandez

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Page : 125 pages

File Size : 47,12 MB

Release : 2009

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The current study assessed condom use and sexual decision-making in emerging adulthood. Data was drawn from the Gender & HIV Study, a longitudinal study of college students. Students completed surveys at three occasions during their first and second years of college. At Time 1 (N = 434), participants' ages ranged from 17.5 to 19.8 years (M = 18.5; SD = 0.4; 52% female). Thirty two percent identified as African American, 29% as Latino American, and 39% as European American. Study 1 examined associations between condom-related beliefs and condom use and whether relationship power and commitment moderated these associations. As predicted, most condom-related beliefs were associated with condom use. Contrary to predictions, neither power nor commitment moderated these associations. Study 2 compared emerging adults' own reasons to have sex against their perceptions of peers' motives. As predicted, students considered sexual motives that reflect specific circumstances (e.g., emotional investment with partner) in their own decision-making. In contrast, participants perceived same-sex peers' decisions to be mostly based on partner trait motives (e.g., physical appearance). Findings suggest that emerging adults perceive others' decisions as more superficial than their own. Implications for future work in emerging adults' sexuality are discussed within each paper.



American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus

Author : Lisa Wade

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 43,6 MB

Release : 2017-01-10

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0393285103

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"A must-read for any student—present or former—stuck in hookup culture’s pressure to put out." —Ana Valens, Bitch Offering invaluable insights for students, parents, and educators, Lisa Wade analyzes the mixed messages of hookup culture on today’s college campuses within the history of sexuality, the evolution of higher education, and the unfinished feminist revolution. She draws on broad, original, insightful research to explore a challenging emotional landscape, full of opportunities for self-definition but also the risks of isolation, unequal pleasure, competition for status, and sexual violence. Accessible and open-minded, compassionate and honest, American Hookup explains where we are and how we got here, asking, “Where do we go from here?”



Sex Education Research

Author : William J. Taverner

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 46,17 MB

Release : 2023-02-20

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1000817628

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Curated by the chief editor of the American Journal of Sexuality Education, this book presents engaging and accessible chapters that capture current and essential research findings from leaders in the sexuality education field. William J. Taverner brings together an impressive array of contributors to help sexuality professionals remain up-to-date on the most relevant issues in sex education today. Covering a spectrum of hot sexuality education topics, including abstinence, gender, innovative programs, pleasure, the politics of sexuality education, porn literacy, sexual orientation, and more, each chapter describes key findings on a particular topic, their significance, their practical application, and how these new developments have arrived. The book includes chapters that address individuals across all age ranges, from children to older adults, as well as sexuality education and training programs for specialized professions, such as nurses and school-based health occupations. Practical and clear, this book identifies priorities and trends in the field, addresses marginalized audiences and overlooked topics, and hopes to encourage important discussions to come. Sex Education Research: A Look Between the Sheets provides a wide range of occupations and academic disciplines with a foundation of research essential to their work, such as public health professionals and students of human sexuality, gender studies, biology, psychology, sociology, as well as community educators, school nurses and health teachers, and administrative leaders affiliated with sexuality education programs at community-based organizations.



Paying for the Party

Author : Elizabeth A. Armstrong

Publisher : Harvard University Press

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 15,42 MB

Release : 2013-04-08

Category : Education

ISBN : 0674073541

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Two young women, dormitory mates, embark on their education at a big state university. Five years later, one is earning a good salary at a prestigious accounting firm. With no loans to repay, she lives in a fashionable apartment with her fiancé. The other woman, saddled with burdensome debt and a low GPA, is still struggling to finish her degree in tourism. In an era of skyrocketing tuition and mounting concern over whether college is "worth it," Paying for the Party is an indispensable contribution to the dialogue assessing the state of American higher education. A powerful exposé of unmet obligations and misplaced priorities, it explains in vivid detail why so many leave college with so little to show for it. Drawing on findings from a five-year interview study, Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton bring us to the campus of "MU," a flagship Midwestern public university, where we follow a group of women drawn into a culture of status seeking and sororities. Mapping different pathways available to MU students, the authors demonstrate that the most well-resourced and seductive route is a "party pathway" anchored in the Greek system and facilitated by the administration. This pathway exerts influence over the academic and social experiences of all students, and while it benefits the affluent and well-connected, Armstrong and Hamilton make clear how it seriously disadvantages the majority. Eye-opening and provocative, Paying for the Party reveals how outcomes can differ so dramatically for those whom universities enroll.



Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Author : Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 17,16 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Adolescence

ISBN : 9780205892495

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Helps students understand how culture impacts development in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Grounded in a global cultural perspective (within and outside of the US), this text enriches the discussion with historical context and an interdisciplinary approach, including studies from fields such as anthropology and sociology, in addition to the compelling psychological research on adolescent development. This book also takes into account the period of "emerging adulthood" (ages 18-25), a term coined by the author, and an area of study for which Arnett is a leading expert. Arnett continues the fifth edition with new and updated studies, both U.S. and international. With Pearson's MyDevelopmentLab Video Series and Powerpoints embedded with video, students can experience a true cross-cultural experience. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-- for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - The new MyDevelopmentLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Students learn to think critically about the influence of culture on development with pedagogical features such as Culture Focus boxes and Historical Focus boxes. Engage Students - Arnett engages students with cross cultural research and examples throughout. MyVirtualTeen, an interactive simulation, allows students to apply the concepts they are learning to their own "virtual teen." Explore Research - "Research Focus" provides students with a firm grasp of various research methods and helps them see the impact that methods can have on research findings. Support Instructors - This program provides instructors with unbeatable resources, including video embedded PowerPoints and the new MyDevelopmentLab that includes cross-cultural videos and MyVirtualTeen, an interactive simulation that allows you to raise a child from birth to age 18. An easy to use Instructor's Manual, a robust test bank, and an online test generator (MyTest) are also available. All of these materials may be packaged with the text upon request. Note: MyDevelopmentLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyDevelopmentLab, please visit: www.mydevelopmentlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyDevelopmentlab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205911854/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205911851. Click here for a short walkthrough video on MyVirtualTeen! http://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PL51B144F17A36FF25&feature=plcp



Early Adulthood in a Family Context

Author : Alan Booth

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 44,5 MB

Release : 2011-12-11

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1461414369

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Early Adulthood in a Family Context, based on the 18th annual National Symposium on Family Issues, emphasizes the importance of both the family of origin and new and highly variable types of family formation experiences that occur in early adulthood. This volume showcases new theoretical, methodological, and measurement insights in hopes of advancing understanding of the influence of the family of origin on young adults' lives. Both family resources and constraints with respect to economic, social, and human capital are considered.



Dating App Notivations in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Sophie Hawkins

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,29 MB

Release : 2022

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Dating and romantic relationship formation constitute important developmental tasks for emerging adults, and today emerging adults are tackling these tasks with the use of dating apps. Though dating apps have received significant attention in recent years due to their widespread popularity, dating apps other than Tinder (e.g., Bumble, Hinge) have not been widely studied. The current study utilized a cross-sectional design to explore why college-attending emerging adults use dating apps. Additionally, the current study assessed differences in the motivations reported across different apps (Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge). Participants were recruited via HPP at California State University, San Marcos and completed a single online survey. Participants reported on the following six motivations for using dating apps: love, casual sex, ease of communication, self-worth validation, thrill of excitement, and trendiness. A series of hierarchical regressions were used to test whether there were differences between the motivations reported by Tinder users, Hinge users, and Bumble users. The current study adds to existing literature on dating apps, as dating app type was significantly associated with casual sex motivations, such that Tinder users reported significantly higher casual sex motivations than both Hinge and Bumble users. However, the remaining five motivations did not differ based on type of dating app used.



Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Author : Elizabeth M. Morgan

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 336 pages

File Size : 35,61 MB

Release : 2021-04-15

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0190057025

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Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood provides a comprehensive overview of sexuality at the stage straddling adolescence and adulthood. The first section of the volume offers conceptualizations and foundational perspectives on sexuality in emerging adulthood, with topics including theory, developmental considerations, sexual behavior, sexual beliefs and attitudes, associations with romance, casual sex, and sexual orientation. The second section systematically examines contexts and socializing agents of sexual development, including parents, peers, media, and religion. The third section narrows in on the overarching theme of the series by addressing factors leading to flourishing and floundering in the area of sexuality during emerging adulthood, such as effects of early adversity, sexual health, sexual well-being, sexuality and mental health, and sexual assault. Accompanying seven of the chapters in the volume are brief scientific reports offering new related research. The volume also contains four method tutorials that discuss topics in sex research such as ethical considerations, recruitment and incentive strategies, and identity-affirming methods. Concluding with innovative new perspectives on the integration of sexual health promotion and sexual violence prevention, this volume is crucial reading for academic scholars and those working with and supporting emerging adults.