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Author(s): | Carvalho, A. Rodrigues, D. L. |
Date: | 2022 |
Title: | Sexuality, sexual behavior, and relationships of asexual individuals: Differences between aromantic and romantic orientation |
Journal title: | Archives of Sexual Behavior |
Volume: | 51 |
Number: | 4 |
Pages: | 2159 - 2168 |
Reference: | Carvalho, A., & Rodrigues, D. L. (2022). Sexuality, sexual behavior, and relationships of asexual individuals: Differences between aromantic and romantic orientation. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(4), 2159-2168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02187-2 |
ISSN: | 0004-0002 |
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.1007/s10508-021-02187-2 |
Keywords: | Asexuality Romantic orientation Romantic Sexuality Relationship outcome Aromantic |
Abstract: | 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 engaged in romantic relationships more frequently in the past, had a stronger desire to engage in a 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. |
Peerreviewed: | yes |
Access type: | Open Access |
Appears in Collections: | CIS-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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