Laura Umphrey1, John Sherblom. 1. School of Communication, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA. Laura.Umphrey@nau.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The authors examined the effects of relational commitment (high commitment versus low commitment) and relationship maintenance goals (high threat versus low threat) on decisions to request the use of a condom. METHODS: The authors conducted a 2-part study using a survey of responses to hypothetical scenarios and decisions in actual relationships. RESULTS: Results indicated that people with high relational commitment were less likely to request a condom than were people with low relational commitment. People who perceived threats to relationship maintenance goals if a condom was requested were less likely to request a condom than were people who did not perceive threats to relationship maintenance goals. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study highlight the influence that relational threats and commitment levels have on condom use decision making.
OBJECTIVE: The authors examined the effects of relational commitment (high commitment versus low commitment) and relationship maintenance goals (high threat versus low threat) on decisions to request the use of a condom. METHODS: The authors conducted a 2-part study using a survey of responses to hypothetical scenarios and decisions in actual relationships. RESULTS: Results indicated that people with high relational commitment were less likely to request a condom than were people with low relational commitment. People who perceived threats to relationship maintenance goals if a condom was requested were less likely to request a condom than were people who did not perceive threats to relationship maintenance goals. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study highlight the influence that relational threats and commitment levels have on condom use decision making.
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