scholarly journals Are you coming on to me? Bias and accuracy in couples’ perceptions of sexual advances

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 460-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiersten Dobson ◽  
Lorne Campbell ◽  
Sarah C. E. Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Tracking Accuracy ◽  
Directional Bias ◽  
Sexual Advance ◽  
Relational Outcomes

How accurately do romantic partners perceive each other’s sexual advances? Two preregistered studies investigated whether perceivers over- or underestimate the specific behaviors their partner uses to indicate sexual interest (directional bias), as well as correctly detect the particular pattern of those behaviors (tracking accuracy). We also tested if biased and accurate perceptions were moderated by gender and explored how bias and accuracy predicted relational outcomes. Results revealed strong evidence for tracking accuracy in judgments of sexual advances overall, and mixed results for directional bias. Gender moderated only directional bias, such that women consistently overestimated their partner’s sexual advances, whereas men underestimated or showed no bias. Finally, biased sexual advance perceptions were associated with sexual satisfaction and love for both perceivers and partners. Implications for relationship functioning are discussed.

The relationship implications of rejecting a partner for sex kindly versus having sex reluctantly

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kim ◽  
Amy Muise ◽  
Emily A. Impett
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Daily Experience ◽  
Relationship Outcomes ◽  
Relational Outcomes ◽  
Avoidance Goals ◽  
The Relationship

Romantic partners often have differing levels of sexual interest. In these situations, lower desire partners may engage in sex for avoidance goals (e.g., to avoid disappointing their partner), which are associated with negative relational outcomes. An alternative strategy to sustain relationship quality may be to decline a partner’s sexual advances in positive ways. In two experimental studies and a dyadic daily experience study with a longitudinal follow-up, we examined the relationship outcomes of positive rejection compared to avoidance-motivated sex. Across studies, when people engaged in positive rejection, both they and their partner did not experience lower levels of relationship satisfaction compared to when they had sex for avoidance goals, although this was not true for sexual satisfaction. Chronic pursuit of sex for avoidance goals did, however, have detrimental consequences over time, whereas positive rejection helped sustain relationship satisfaction. Results suggest positive rejection behaviors may be a viable alternative to avoidance-motivated sex.

scholarly journals Responses to sexual advances and satisfaction in romantic relationships: Is yes good and no bad?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiersten Dobson ◽  
Jenney Zhu ◽  
Rhonda Nicole Balzarini ◽  
Lorne Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Daily Diary ◽  
Sexual Advance

We examine the relations between accepting and rejecting a partner’s sexual advances with sexual and relationship satisfaction, and assess how long these effects endure. Couples (N =115) completed a 21-day daily diary indicating whether a partner made a sexual advance each day, and if so, whether the advance was accepted or rejected. Having one’s sexual advance accepted was associated with increased sexual and relationship satisfaction that day, and increased sexual satisfaction up to 24 hours later. Having one’s sexual advance rejected was associated with decreased sexual satisfaction that day and up to 48 hours later. Sexual advances made by one’s partner were associated with increased sexual satisfaction that day and for up to 72 hours later, regardless of whether the advance was accepted or rejected. Findings indicate benefits of sexual activity, but also prolonged post-rejection decreases in sexual satisfaction.

scholarly journals Metaperception of personality in schizophrenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 204380871984091
Author(s):  
Amy E. Pinkham ◽  
Jonathon R. Shasteen ◽  
Robert A. Ackerman
Keyword(s):  
Big Five ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Mental Representations ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
The Self ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Tracking Accuracy ◽  
Distinct Component ◽  
Directional Bias ◽  
The Social

Individuals with schizophrenia (SCZ) form less accurate mental representations of the self and others, which contributes to social dysfunction. It remains unclear, however, whether such deficits extend to metaperception (MP), the ability to understand how others view one’s own personality. In Phase 1 of this study, 30 individuals with SCZ and 30 healthy controls (HCs) had a videotaped conversation with an experimenter and then completed a Big Five trait questionnaire, with the goal of predicting how strangers who view their videos would rate them on the five personality traits. In Phase 2, separate participants watched the videos and rated targets’ personalities. These ratings served as “The Truth” to which Phase 1 MPs were compared for Tracking Accuracy (i.e., extent to which The Truth predicts MPs) and Directional Bias (i.e., extent to which MPs overestimate or underestimate the truth). Tracking Accuracy was weaker in SCZ than in HC for Openness, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness. Moreover, Tracking Accuracy and Directional Bias of MPs in SCZ were unrelated to mentalizing abilities and clinical insight. Our results suggest that the capacity to understand how others view one’s own personality is impaired in SCZ and may be a distinct component of the social cognitive system.

Cultural Similarities and Differences in Relationship Goals in Intercultural Romantic Couples

2020 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2092907
Author(s):  
Ana Laura Fonseca ◽  
Tony Ye ◽  
Melissa Curran ◽  
Jill Koyama ◽  
Emily A. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
The United States ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Interpersonal Processes ◽  
Romantic Couples ◽  
Intercultural Couples ◽  
Perceived Responsiveness ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Using Data

Intercultural romantic relationships and multicultural families have increased in the United States and worldwide. Researchers have found that intercultural couples report high rates of conflict and relationship instability, which may be partly explained by differences between partners in relationship goals (e.g., how much intimacy is desired and how to approach conflict). Using data from 40 intercultural couples (N = 80), we test whether greater similarity in relationship goals between romantic partners is related to greater perceived partner responsiveness and, thereby, greater relationship quality. By means of Bayesian analyses, our results suggest that similarity of relationship goals is associated with both perceived responsiveness and relationship quality, but without evidence of mediation. Our results show that cultural similarities and differences exist in relationship goals in intercultural couples, and they are connected to relationship functioning. This information can be used to assist clinicians in understanding the interpersonal processes that make-up healthy relationship functioning in intercultural couples.

scholarly journals Responses to Sexual Advances and Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships: Is Yes Good and No Bad?

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 801-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiersten Dobson ◽  
Jenney Zhu ◽  
Rhonda N. Balzarini ◽  
Lorne Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Daily Diary ◽  
Sexual Advance

We examine the relations between accepting and rejecting a partner’s sexual advances with sexual and relationship satisfaction and assess how long these effects endure. Couples ( N = 115) completed a 21-day daily diary indicating whether a partner made a sexual advance each day, and if so, whether the advance was accepted or rejected. Having one’s sexual advance accepted was associated with increased sexual and relationship satisfaction that day and increased sexual satisfaction up to 24 hours later. Having one’s sexual advance rejected was associated with decreased sexual satisfaction that day and up to 48 hours later. Sexual advances made by one’s partner were associated with increased sexual satisfaction that day and for up to 72 hours later, regardless of whether the advance was accepted or rejected. Findings indicate benefits of sexual activity, but also prolonged postrejection decreases in sexual satisfaction.

scholarly journals The Impact of Early Interpersonal Experience on Adult Romantic Relationship Functioning

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 355-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffry A. Simpson ◽  
W. Andrew Collins ◽  
Jessica E. Salvatore
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Organizational View

Adopting an organizational view on social development, we have investigated how interpersonal experiences early in life predict how well individuals will resolve relationship conflicts, recover from conflicts, and have stable, satisfying relationships with their romantic partners in early adulthood. We have also identified specific interpersonal experiences during middle childhood and adolescence that mediate the connection between how individuals regulated their emotions with their parents very early in life and how they do so as young adults in their romantic relationships. We discuss the many advantages of adopting an organizational view on social development.

scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DA FUNÇÃO SEXUAL DE MULHERES NA MENOPAUSA

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Jéssica Mariany Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
Dárida Pereira Valeriano ◽  
Guilherme Yassuyuki Tacao ◽  
Lara Ribeiro Pereira ◽  
Leticia Pereira Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Sexual Interaction ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Metabolic Variation

The climacteric can present hormonal, physiological and metabolic variation, along with psychosocial changes, that have repercussions on life and sexual interest. The objective was to assess and classify the sexual function of women in menopause. It was recruited 84 women for the research, of which 57 come within inclusion criteria: experiencing menopause (cessation of menstrual cycles for at least 12months) and having had an active sexual life in the last six months. The Female Sexual Quotient (FSQ) domains were evaluated: desire and sexual interest,foreplay,arousing of the woman and sexual interaction with partner,comfort in sexual intercourse,orgasm and sexual satisfaction. The total score for FSQ determined the performance/sexual satisfaction pattern and, of the 57 women, the major proportionwas from regular to good (43.86%), while null to bad (7.01%) had lowest proportion. The total FSQ score, it was possible to verify that 71.93% of the participants presented an adequate score, having scored ≥62 points. It was concluded that the evaluated women presented adequate and satisfactory sexual function.

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