Reported changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students during COVID-19

To understand changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students in North Carolina during COVID-19. : Participants were between 18-30 years old and enrolled in a two- or four-year college or graduate program in North Carolina (  = 926). : A cross-sectional web-based survey w...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2023-11, p.1-7
Main Authors: Holt, Lauren, Hollowell, Adam, Truong, Tracy, Bentley-Edwards, Keisha, Myers, Evan, Erkanli, Alaattin, Chen, Emily L, Swartz, Jonas
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Language:English
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Summary:To understand changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students in North Carolina during COVID-19. : Participants were between 18-30 years old and enrolled in a two- or four-year college or graduate program in North Carolina (  = 926). : A cross-sectional web-based survey was administered to college and graduate students to assess romantic and sexual behavioral changes during COVID-19. Participants continued to engage in in-person sexual intercourse during COVID-19 and reported an increase in online and virtual dating. Although the majority of participants reported following COVID-19 guidelines, they did not frequently use risk mitigation strategies such as declining kissing or sex due to COVID-19 concerns, inquiring about recent COVID-19 tests, or having sexual contact without kissing. Study findings suggest a need for colleges and universities to help students manage COVID-19 prevention in intimate relationships.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2023.2283747