Gender Role Conflict, Interest in Casual Sex, and Relationship Satisfaction Among Gay Men.

ABSTRACT: This study compared single (n = 129) and partnered gay men (n = 114) to determine if they differed in their concerns over traditional masculine roles and interest in casual sex, and to measure the relationship between concerns over masculine roles and interest in casual sex. Additionally, a regression model to predict relationship satisfaction was tested. Participants were recruited at two Southern California Gay Pride festivals. Group comparisons showed single men were more restrictive in their affectionate behavior with other men (effect-size r = .14) and were more interested in casual sex than partnered men (effect-size r = .13); and partnered men were more concerned with being successful, powerful, and competitive than single men (effect-size r = .20). Different masculine roles were pr

SUBMITTER: Sanchez FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2922761 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature