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Sociosexual Orientations and Well-Being: Differences Across Gender

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Background Sociosexuality explains whether people hold an (un)restricted orientation toward casual sex, and its effects on well-being are inconclusive. This study investigates how specifically the facets of sociosexuality relate to three components of well-being in men and women. Methods: Self-report measures of sociosexuality and well-being were assessed in 556 Polish adults. Results: Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis revealed differences in sociosexual attitudes and desire across gender. Structural equation models showed significant results only for men—emotional and psychological well-being were positively predicted by sociosexual behavior and negatively predicted by desire. Conclusions: Sociosexuality predicted well-being differently across gender.

Source: International Journal of Sexual Health

DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2021.1998284

Authors: Ana Blasco-Belled, Emilia Zyskowska, Martyna Terebu, Katarzyna Anna Włodarska, Radosław Rogoza

Institutions: Universitat de Girona, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw

Language: English

Topic: Marriage and Sexual Relationships

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3214613717