Gender, belief in the sexual double standard, and sexual talk in heterosexual dating relationships

This study was focused on the extent to which sex, gender, & attitudes toward sexuality influenced the amount & quality of sexual communication within 698 heterosexual dating couples. Women reported more dyadic sexual negotiation but less sexual negotiation efficacy than their male partners,...

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Published in:Sex roles 2005-08, Vol.53 (3-4), p.239-251
Main Authors: GREENE, Kathryn, FAULKNER, Sandra L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assertiveness
Beliefs
Biological and medical sciences
College Students
Communication
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Couple and family
Couples
Dating
Dating (Social)
Dyadic relationships
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gender differences
Heterosexuality
Interpersonal Relationship
Males
Opposite Sex Relations
Personal relationships
Personality. Affectivity
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Selfdisclosure
Sex Role Orientations
Sex roles
Sexual attitudes
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Orientation
Sexuality
Sexuality. Sexual behavior
Social psychology
Young couples
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Summary:This study was focused on the extent to which sex, gender, & attitudes toward sexuality influenced the amount & quality of sexual communication within 698 heterosexual dating couples. Women reported more dyadic sexual negotiation but less sexual negotiation efficacy than their male partners, & individuals with less traditional attitudes toward gender roles & sexuality indicated that they discussed more sexual issues & disclosed more sexual information with their partners. Couples with more dyadic sexual communication & sexual assertiveness (but lesser negotiation efficacy) reported increased relational satisfaction. We frame the findings from a script perspective, & our results suggest that individuals who self-disclose important information about sexual issues contribute to the effectiveness of sexual communication in a dating relationship. Tables, Figures, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0360-0025
1573-2762
DOI:10.1007/s11199-005-5682-6