Sexual Permissiveness: Evidence for a Theory.

Kelley, Jonathan

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ERIC Number: EJ186477

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Publication Date: 1978

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Sexual Permissiveness: Evidence for a Theory

Kelley, Jonathan

Journal of Marriage and the Family, 40, 3, 455-68, Aug 78

The presented human sexuality theory argues that sex is highly pleasurable and therefore reinforcing; because it reinforces further contacts with partner, sexual involvement makes formation of stable bonds, love and eventually marriage likely. Data from large student ( N=668) and national (N=1613) samples generally support the theory. (Author)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Attitudes, College Students, Interpersonal Relationship, Research Projects, Sexuality, Social Behavior, Theories, Values

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Language: English

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