Conservatism as a Determinant of Sexual Experiences
- 1 October 1976
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Personality Assessment
- Vol. 40 (5) , 516-521
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa4005_10
Abstract
An examination of the relationship of conservatism to reports of sexual experiences and reasons for nonparticipation was conducted using 64 male and 50 female introductory psychology students. Conservatism was found to be inversely related to the frequency and variety of sexual behaviors. High conservative subjects gave the reason that it was morally wrong more often than any other reason for not engaging in coital activities and more intimate forms of petting. Results were in accord with previous research and were interpreted as supporting the notion that the fear of loss of control of one's impulses and hence the basis for conservative attitudes are determinants of sexual experiences.Keywords
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