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Title: Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment in Casual Sexual Relationships in a Canadian Sample of Emerging Adults.
Authors: Rodrigue, Carl, Blais, Martin, Lavoie, Francine, Adam, Barry D., Goyer, Marie-France, Magontier, Céline
Source: Journal of Sex Research. Nov/Dec2018, Vol. 55 Issue 9, p1192-1205. 14p. 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts.
Subjects: Promiscuity, Sexual attraction, Intimacy (Psychology), Interpersonal relations, Dating (Social customs), Emotions, Internet surveys
Abstract: Research on casual sexual relationships (CSRs) among emerging adults is prevalent, yet our empirical and theoretical knowledge of relationship processes involved in these relationships is limited. The present study’s objective was to compare four CSR partner types (acquaintance, friend, non-dating partner, ex-romantic partner) on passion, intimacy, and commitment, the components of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. A total of 441 Canadians aged 18-25 years who were not in a romantic relationship, and who reported having had more than one sexual contact with their last CSR partner, completed an online survey. Across all partner types, passion was highest, followed by intimacy and commitment. Levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment generally increased with partner familiarity. However, CSR partner type differences on the three components were partially explained by CSR components (i.e., frequency of sexual activity, frequency of social activity, whether partners saw each other with the main goal of having sex, sexual exclusivity agreement, and hopes about the relationship). Results are consistent with CSRs’ emphasis on sexuality, and, to a lesser extent, emotions. However, they challenge the mainstream and scientific conflation of CSRs with an absence of emotional bond, commitment, or love. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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