scholarly journals Developmental patterns of sexual identity, romantic attraction, and sexual behavior among adolescents over three years

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Stewart ◽  
Leigh A. Spivey ◽  
Laura Widman ◽  
Sophia Choukas-Bradley ◽  
Mitchell J. Prinstein
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Developmental Patterns ◽  
Romantic Attraction

scholarly journals Understanding Sexual Orientation Identity, Sexual/Romantic Attraction, and Sexual Behavior beyond Western Societies: The Case of Japan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiki Hiramori ◽  
Saori Kamano
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sex Behavior ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Asexual Population ◽  
Romantic Attraction ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Sexual Orientation Identity ◽  
The Impact

As a growing amount of research examines the impact of sexuality on various demographic outcomes, it becomes important to understand the complex intersections of sexual orientation identity, sexual/romantic attraction, and sexual behavior. However, most previous studies use data from Western countries that have particular histories of sexuality, limiting the generalizability of the findings beyond Western societies. We describe dimensions of sexuality in Japan, where there has not been any religious authority condemning same-sex behavior and any law prohibiting same-sex relations except for a decade in the late 19th century. We use data from the “Survey on Diversity of Work and Life, and Coexistence among the Residents of Osaka City,” the first population-based survey with detailed questions about multiple aspects of sexuality in Japan, to conduct descriptive analysis. More women identify as bisexual or asexual than lesbian. Among the respondents who selected “Don’t want to decide, haven’t decided”—a category originally created for queer/questioning respondents—as their sexual orientation, the proportion of those who indicated exclusive heterosexuality is higher than expected, raising the possibility that some heterosexual respondents with no heterosexual identity may have mistakenly chosen this category. The data suggest that the population of heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men is small. The prevalence of the asexual population differs by whether sexual orientation identity or sexual/romantic attraction is used to capture this population. Our analysis extends the demography of sexuality by examining unique non-Western data and putting in context the previous findings observed in Western countries.

scholarly journals Sexual identity vs sexual behavior.

1996 ◽  
Vol 86 (12) ◽  
pp. 1822-1823 ◽  
Author(s):  
E J Rankow
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Identity

scholarly journals The Interaction of Sexual Identity With Sexual Behavior and Its Influence on HIV Risk Among Latino Men: Results of a Community Survey in Northern San Diego County, California

2009 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Zellner ◽  
Ana P. Martínez-Donate ◽  
Fernando Sañudo ◽  
Araceli Fernández-Cerdeño ◽  
Carol L. Sipan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
San Diego County ◽  
Latino Men

scholarly journals Intersections between Sexual Identity, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Behavior among a Nationally Representative Sample of American Men and Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 859-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Mishel
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Bisexual Identity

Abstract Social scientists struggle on how to best operationalize and measure sexual orientation. Depending on the survey, researchers can use self-reports of lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity, same-sex partner cohabitation, same-sex sexual attraction, or same-sex sexual behavior. All measures come with their own limitations. To illuminate differences in these measures, this study examines the intersections between self-reported sexual identity, attraction, and behavior among a nationally representative sample of US men and women aged 15–45. I explore how and when the three measures align, examine the determinants of self-identifying as gay or bisexual based on sexual behavior and attraction, and assess gender differences in the patterns. I find that about 20% of women and 10% of men aged 15–45 would comprise the LGB community if it were defined to include those who report at least one of the following: gay or bisexual identity, any same-sex attraction, or same-sex sex in the last year. This is much higher than the 6.4% of women and 3.6% of men aged 15–45 who self-identify as LGB. I conclude with recommendations that can aid in measurement of the LGB population, and discuss implications for using certain measures over others when conducting research on the LGB community.

scholarly journals Sexuality, Sexual Behavior, and Relationships of Asexual Individuals: Differences Between Aromantic and Romantic Orientation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Catarina Carvalho ◽  
David L. Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Relationship Commitment ◽  
Sexual Intimacy ◽  
Sexual Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Romantic Attraction ◽  
Avoidant Attachment

Asexuality is a complex construct with a considerable lack of research until recently. Building upon available findings, we examined the extent to which romantic orientation shapes individual and relationship experiences and expectations of asexual individuals. Specifically, our research focused on the distinction between romantic asexual individuals, who experience romantic attraction, and aromantic asexual individuals, who do not experience romantic attraction. A cross-sectional study with members of different asexual online communities (N = 447, 55.02% women; Mage = 24.77, SD = 7.21) aimed at examining how both groups differ in their identification with the asexuality construct as measured by the Asexuality Identification Scale (Yule et al., 2015), individual perspectives on sexuality, sexual behavior and relationships, concerns about commitment and sexual performance in a relationship, and attachment style. Results showed that aromantic asexual individuals identified more with asexuality, reported a more avoidant attachment style, and were more concerned with relationship commitment. In contrast, romantic asexual individuals reported less sex aversion, more sexual experiences (both past and current), and more sexual partners in the past. These individuals also indicated to have engaged in romantic relationships more frequently, desire to engage in romantic relationship in the future (either with or without sexual intimacy), and were more concerned with sexual performance. Overall, our findings contribute to the literature by highlighting the need to consider romantic orientation when examining asexuality and its interpersonal outcomes.

scholarly journals BDSM as sexual orientation: A comparison to lesbian, gay, and bisexual sexuality

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tess Gemberling ◽  
Robert Cramer ◽  
Rowland Miller
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Power Dynamic ◽  
Common Framework ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Sex Positive

One less common and more stigmatized form of sexuality is BDSM, which is an umbrella term for consensual practices that involve, but are not limited to, bondage and discipline (B&D), dominance and submission (D&s), and sadomasochism (S&M). Focusing on one of many different conceptualizations, BDSM is comprised of a power dynamic between partners enacted through various activities (for an inclusive list, see Sandnabba et al., 1999; Weinberg et al., 1984). However, beyond being recently accepted as nonpathological, research has yet to reach consensus on BDSM’s nature and development. Specifically, although theories describing its origin abound, it remains unclear whether BDSM is best conceptualized as a sexual behavior, sexual attraction, sexual identity, and/or sexual orientation for those who practice for sexual purposes. Accordingly, the present paper outlines a common framework of sexuality while presenting an alternative yet complementary theory: Consistent with a sex-positive framework, BDSM may be best conceptualized as another form of sexual orientation for a percentage of practitioners.

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