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Associations Between Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attitudes, and Marital Horizons During Emerging Adulthood

Abstract  

Using a sample of 1,134 emerging adults, this study explores how the importance place on marriage, ideal marital timing, and
criteria for marriage readiness varies by sexual experience. Sexual experience groups were created using cluster analysis
techniques that incorporated both sexual behaviors and attitudes. Results from this study indicate that high rates of sexual
experience were related to an increased personal belief that marriage is an important goal and a belief that being single
holds more advantages over being married. Emerging adults with high rates of sexual experience were also more likely to believe
that sexual experience and cohabitation are important criteria for marriage readiness.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Pages 1-11
  • DOI 10.1007/s10804-011-9138-7
  • Authors
    • Brian J. Willoughby, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 2081 JFSB, BYU, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    • Journal Journal of Adult Development
    • Online ISSN 1573-3440
    • Print ISSN 1068-0667
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 12/23/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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