Sociosexual Orientations and Well-Being: Differences Across Gender. Issue 2 (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blasco-Belled, Ana; Zyskowska, Emilia; Terebu, Martyna; Włodarska, Katarzyna Anna; Rogoza, Radosław
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 34:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 254
• Page End: 266
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Sociosexuality -- well-being -- mental health -- gender differences; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2021.1998284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Background Sociosexuality explains whether people hold an (un)restricted orientation toward casual sex, and its effects on well-being are inconclusive. This study investigates how specifically the facets of sociosexuality relate to three components of well-being in men and women. Methods : Self-report measures of sociosexuality and well-being were assessed in 556 Polish adults. Results : Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis revealed differences in sociosexual attitudes and desire across gender. Structural equation models showed significant results only for men—emotional and psychological well-being were positively predicted by sociosexual behavior and negatively predicted by desire. Conclusions : Sociosexuality predicted well-being differently across gender.