Abstract
The current study investigated seasonal variation in internet searches regarding sex and mating behaviors. Harmonic analyses
were used to examine the seasonal trends of Google keyword searches during the past 5 years for topics related to pornography,
prostitution, and mate-seeking. Results indicated a consistent 6-month harmonic cycle with the peaks of keyword searches related
to sex and mating behaviors occurring most frequently during winter and early summer. Such results compliment past research
that has found similar seasonal trends of births, sexually transmitted infections, condom sales, and abortions.
were used to examine the seasonal trends of Google keyword searches during the past 5 years for topics related to pornography,
prostitution, and mate-seeking. Results indicated a consistent 6-month harmonic cycle with the peaks of keyword searches related
to sex and mating behaviors occurring most frequently during winter and early summer. Such results compliment past research
that has found similar seasonal trends of births, sexually transmitted infections, condom sales, and abortions.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10508-012-9996-5
- Authors
- Patrick M. Markey, Department of Psychology, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085, USA
- Charlotte N. Markey, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, USA
- Journal Archives of Sexual Behavior
- Online ISSN 1573-2800
- Print ISSN 0004-0002