Willis, M. , Murray, K. N. and Jozkowski, K. N. (2021) Sexual consent in committed relationships: a dyadic study. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 47(7), pp. 669-686. (doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2021.1937417) (PMID:34279182)
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Abstract
Sexual consent is a multidimensional construct that requires the participation of all involved in a sexual encounter; however, previous research has almost exclusively relied on one person’s perspective. To address this, we collected open- and closed-ended data on sexual consent from 37 dyads in committed sexual relationships (N = 74). We found that relationship length was associated with sexual consent and couples who accurately perceived each other’s consent communication cues reported elevated levels of internal consent feelings. Communicating willingness to engage in sexual activity remains important even within committed relationships. Preliminary findings suggest that further investigations of dyadic nuances of sexual consent are warranted.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Willis, Dr Malachi |
Authors: | Willis, M., Murray, K. N., and Jozkowski, K. N. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
Journal Name: | Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN: | 0092-623X |
ISSN (Online): | 1521-0715 |
Published Online: | 19 July 2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2021 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy 47(7): 669-686 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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