Robyn L Shepardson1, Jennifer L Walsh2, Kate B Carey3, Michael P Carey4. 1. VA Center for Integrated Healthcare, Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, New York; Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. 2. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island; Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 3. Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island; Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. 4. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study explored the benefits of hooking up among first-year college women. METHODS: Two authors coded for the presence of 10 benefits (kappas: 0.76-0.97) in 262 women's responses to an open-response survey question regarding benefits of their most recent hookup. RESULTS: The most common benefits identified were sexual satisfaction (23%), general positive emotions (21%), increased confidence (11%), and clarification of feelings (11%). Overall, 71% reported at least one benefit, but 29% reported no benefits. CONCLUSIONS: For some young women, hooking up has benefits that can include meeting their needs for social connection, sexual exploration and intimacy, and fun/enjoyment.
OBJECTIVES: This study explored the benefits of hooking up among first-year college women. METHODS: Two authors coded for the presence of 10 benefits (kappas: 0.76-0.97) in 262 women's responses to an open-response survey question regarding benefits of their most recent hookup. RESULTS: The most common benefits identified were sexual satisfaction (23%), general positive emotions (21%), increased confidence (11%), and clarification of feelings (11%). Overall, 71% reported at least one benefit, but 29% reported no benefits. CONCLUSIONS: For some young women, hooking up has benefits that can include meeting their needs for social connection, sexual exploration and intimacy, and fun/enjoyment.
Entities:
Keywords:
casual sex; college students; hooking up; hookups; women’s sexuality