Sexual Relationships at the Transition to College
Location
Science Center, A262
Document Type
Presentation
Start Date
4-27-2012 1:30 PM
End Date
4-27-2012 2:30 PM
Abstract
Research on adolescent sexual relationships has flourished in recent years, yet much work remains to be done to define and understand different relational contexts of sexual activity, including romantic relationships, friends with benefits, and hook-ups. This research project hopes to help close gaps in the literature by comparing multiple contexts of sexual activity at once. This longitudinal study predicted context of sexual involvement over the course of the first semester of college and found differences between hooking up, friends with benefits, and romantic relationships.
Recommended Citation
Wesche, Rose, "Sexual Relationships at the Transition to College" (04/27/12). Senior Symposium. 50.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/seniorsymp/2012/presentations/50
Major
Psychology
Advisor(s)
Stephan Mayer, Psychology
Project Mentor(s)
Nancy Darling, Psychology
April 2012
Sexual Relationships at the Transition to College
Science Center, A262
Research on adolescent sexual relationships has flourished in recent years, yet much work remains to be done to define and understand different relational contexts of sexual activity, including romantic relationships, friends with benefits, and hook-ups. This research project hopes to help close gaps in the literature by comparing multiple contexts of sexual activity at once. This longitudinal study predicted context of sexual involvement over the course of the first semester of college and found differences between hooking up, friends with benefits, and romantic relationships.
Notes
Session I, Panel 5: Express Yourself: Case Studies in Art, Politics, and Sexuality
Moderator: Nick Jones, Professor of English