Emerging Adults’ Perceptions of Acceptable Behaviors Prior to Forming a Committed, Dating Relationship

Taylor, Alan C.; Rappleyea, Damon L.; Fang, Xiangming; Cannon, Dylan

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“…Given this decade review's focus on the developmental periods of adolescence and young adulthood, a number of studies continue to use life course development theory (e.g., Lyons, Manning, Longmore, & Giordano, 2014) or Erikson's stage theory (Taylor, Rappleyea, Fang, & Cannon, 2013) as theoretical guides. In many instances, studies use these developmental theories by discussing normative roles and expectations attached to each period in the life course as well as developmental tasks that are unique to those in these periods.…”

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A Decade Review of Sex and Partnering in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Olmstead

2020

J of Marriage and Family

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The formation and development of romantic relationships continues to be an important area of study among adolescent and young adult populations. Although many adolescents and young adults report having committed romantic relationship experiences, which may or may not include sexual activity, research has grown during the past decade to study a variety of sexual experiences and relationship types. Consistent with identity formation and exploration and the opportunity for experimentation, adolescents and young adults also engage in a variety of casual sexual relationships and experiences. The past decade saw a dramatic growth in the study of casual sex and in particular hooking‐up experiences. Furthermore, scholars have begun to examine more fully young adults' attitudes toward and willingness to engage in consensually nonmonogamous relationships; however, little research has examined actual involvement in consensually nonmonogamous relationships among those in young adulthood. As with previous decade reviews, ongoing attention regarding how adolescent experiences serve to inform relationships and sex during the period of young adulthood is warranted. Directions for future research are identified and discussed.

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A Decade Review of Sex and Partnering in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Olmstead

2020

J of Marriage and Family

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“…This study’s conceptualization of catching feelings phenomenon explains what happens when EAs discover they have developed romantic feelings for someone they did not identify as romantic partner and how they work toward getting ready to contemplate if they are ready for a relationship with this new partner. Before EAs can express “mutual feelings for each other” (Taylor et al, 2013, p. 181), they have to decide if they are ready to act on those feelings (contemplation). Precontemplation helps them develop a vocabulary to articulate their feelings to another.…”

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“…Conflicts can arise as EAs transition to adulthood and attempt to balance autonomy and commitment, and this stage is “characterized by questions such as ‘Can I be committed to this person?’’Are we compatible?’ and ‘Can I tolerate his or her shortcomings, values, and lifestyle?’” (Arnett, 2004; Korobov & Thorne, 2006). The groundwork for establishing a successful transition to committed long-term partnerships can be exclusive and complex (Shulman & Connolly, 2013; Taylor, Rappleyea, Fang, & Cannon, 2013).…”

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Catching feelings: Exploring commitment (un)readiness in emerging adulthood

LeFebvre

Carmack

2019

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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This exploratory study investigates how emerging adults (EAs) experience catching feelings. Applying the Stages of Change Model and Relational Receptivity Theory, this study investigates how EAs understand the cognitive and behavior changes leading up to commitment and how they process precontemplation surrounding catching feelings. Using focus group interviews, collegiate EAs ( N = 17) define catching feelings as the unintentional, unexpected, and surprisingly desirable development of romantic feelings for another person (commonly beginning face-to-face). When confronted with catching feelings, EAs must delineate their preconditions for catching feelings and work through decision-making processes. Implications for relationship readiness, communication, and commitment are discussed.

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“…Although many eventually marry, the age at which adults choose to marry has been delayed to late 20s or early 30s (Willoughby, Hall, & Luczack, 2015), and cohabitation rates are increasing (Willoughby et al, 2015). Even with these trends, many are still interested in establishing serious romantic relationships (Taylor, Rappleyea, Fang, & Cannon, 2013), which often include both physical and emotional intimacy (Sumter, Vandenbosch, & Ligtenberg, 2017).…”

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Online Dating: Is Hooking Up the Goal?

Almond¹,

Harcourt-Medina²,

Taylor³

2019

PRA

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This study examines how gender interplays with emerging adults' intentions and outcomes when using online dating. Symbolic interaction and evolutionary theories are used to understand how evolutionary symbols are associated with online dating, impacting intentions and outcomes. Utilizing a sample of 229 emerging adults, between 18-30 years of age, regression analyses show online dating intentions and outcomes associated with online dating (e.g., whether it was a casual or sexual relationship or if their desired partner demographics were matched), are predicted by gender. Men were found to both seek casual, sexual relationships and have casual, sexual relationships when using online dating more than women. Though online dating has promoted a new path towards dating through technology, these results suggest online dating is similar to traditional dating. Further research is needed to examine the effects of gender on relationship quality, longevity, and theories of online dating relationships.

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Emerging Adults’ Perceptions of Acceptable Behaviors Prior to Forming a Committed, Dating Relationship

Cited by 18 publications

References 37 publications

A Decade Review of Sex and Partnering in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

A Decade Review of Sex and Partnering in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Catching feelings: Exploring commitment (un)readiness in emerging adulthood

Online Dating: Is Hooking Up the Goal?

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