Sexual consent in committed relationships: a dyadic study

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
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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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
3048230031Relationships and healthKirstin MitchellMedical Research Council (MRC)MC_UU_00022/3HW - MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
3048230081Relationships and healthKirstin MitchellOffice of the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSO)SPHSU18HW - MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit