| Individual differences in sociosexuality: evidence for convergent and discriminant validity. | |
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PMID: 1865325 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Individual differences in willingness to engage in uncommitted sexual relations were investigated in 6 studies. In Study 1, a 5-item Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI) was developed. Studies 2, 3, and 4 provided convergent validity evidence for the SOI, revealing that persons who have an unrestricted sociosexual orientation tend to (a) engage in sex at an earlier point in their relationships, (b) engage in sex with more than 1 partner at a time, and (c) be involved in relationships characterized by less investment, commitment, love, and dependency. Study 5 provided discriminant validity for the SOI, revealing that it does not covary appreciably with a good marker of sex drive. Study 6 demonstrated that the SOI correlates negligibly with measures of sexual satisfaction, anxiety, and guilt. The possible stability of, origins of, and motivational bases underlying individual differences in sociosexuality are discussed. |
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Authors:
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J A Simpson; S W Gangestad |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of personality and social psychology Volume: 60 ISSN: 0022-3514 ISO Abbreviation: J Pers Soc Psychol Publication Date: 1991 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-09-12 Completed Date: 1991-09-12 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0014171 Medline TA: J Pers Soc Psychol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 870-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843. |
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Adult Attitude* Courtship Female Gender Identity* Humans Individuality* Internal-External Control Male Reproducibility of Results Sexual Behavior* Social Values* |
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MH45081/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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