Sociosexuality and Motivations for Romantic Involvement

Jones, Melinda

doi:10.1006/jrpe.1997.2212

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“…The rationale for this hypothesis stems from prior research by Gangestad (1991, 1992) and Jones (1998). They suggest that individuals with unrestricted sociosexual orientations are not motivated to enter and maintain romantic relationships for reasons that promote commitment.…”

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“…They suggest that individuals with unrestricted sociosexual orientations are not motivated to enter and maintain romantic relationships for reasons that promote commitment. For example, Jones (1998) demonstrated that, whereas restricted sociosexuality is associated with intrinsic motivations to form and maintain relationships, such as desire for closeness, unrestricted sociosexuality is not. Similarly, Simpson and Gangestad (1992) found that unrestricted individuals are more likely to select romantic partners who possess traits such as physical attractiveness rather than communally oriented traits such as being affectionate.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In support of this, Simpson and Gangestad showed that unrestricted individuals are both more attracted to and more likely to be dating someone who is physically attractive rather than affectionate, loyal, or a good potential parent. Jones (1998) further asserts that unrestricted individuals are less likely to be involved in relationships for intrinsic reasons, such as being close and intimate with their partners. Fletcher, Fincham, Cramer, and Heron (1987) showed that romantic partners involved in relationships for intrinsic reasons were more likely to report high commitment.…”

Section: Sociosexuality Narcissism and Relationship Commitmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Theoretical models of narcissism, sexuality, and relationship commitment

Foster

Shrira

Campbell³

2006

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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The present research examines the link between narcissistic personality and sexuality. Additionally, it explores how sexuality may inform the operation of narcissism within the context of close relationships. Two theoretical models, each addressing one of these issues, were evaluated empirically. Our first proposed model suggests that the agentic nature of narcissism explains why narcissism is linked to less restricted forms of sexual attitudes and behaviors (i.e., unrestricted sociosexuality). Our second proposed model suggests that a consequence of the sexual attitudes and behaviors associated with narcissism is low relationship commitment. Both of these models received empirical support. Discussion centers upon the theoretical implications and limitations of these models. KEY WORDS: agency • commitment • narcissism • sexuality • sociosexuality Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Section: Sociosexuality Narcissism and Relationship Commitmentmentioning

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Theoretical models of narcissism, sexuality, and relationship commitment

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Shrira

Campbell³

2006

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“…During the dating years, individual differences in sociosexuality might be most clearly revealed in differential willingness to engage in sex prior to the development of commitment and strong emotional ties. During the marital years, sociosexuality might be most clearly evident in either differential willingness to remain in unsatisfactory marital relationships or differential susceptibility to being drawn out of such relationships by attractive alternative partners (Jones, 1998; Simpson & Gangestad, 1991). Sociosexuality is an important individual difference variable and more attention needs to focus on the sociosexual attitudes and behaviors of African American women, and its potential relationship to HIV risk-related sexual behavior.…”

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Gender roles, sociosexuality, and sexual behavior among US Black women

Hall

Pichon

2014

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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This study examined the relationship between gender roles and sociosexuality (an individual difference variable describing attitudes about sexual permissiveness and promiscuity), and their predictive pattern of HIV-related sexual risk behaviors. A geographically diverse sample of 275 adult, heterosexual Black women (mean age = 33.60 years), participated in a self-administered survey. Significant relationships were found between feminine traits and sociosexuality, and between sociosexuality and four of the five risky sexual behavior variables. Neither masculine nor feminine gender roles were related to any risky sexual behavior variables. Sociosexuality emerged as an important correlate that requires further exploration of its relationship to the attitudes and behaviors of Black women, and its potential relationship to HIV risk-related sexual behavior. The need for more attention to psychosocial variables, and consideration of context, cultural norms, and values is discussed as an important undertaking in order to garner an accurate picture of sexual risk behavior.

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“…For romantically involved individuals, differences in sociosexuality seem to be reflected in relationship quality, such that more unrestricted (vs. restricted) individuals tend to develop shorter and less committed relationships (Jones, 1998;Simpson & Gangestad, 1991;Simpson et al, 2004). They are also more likely to engage in infidelity (Seal, Agostinelli, & Hannett, 1994) and to perceive infidelity as more acceptable, albeit only under certain circumstances (e.g., in the context of a bad relationship; Feldman & Cauffman, 1999).…”

Section: Sociosexuality and Romantic Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%