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Asexual or not sure: Findings from a probability sample of undergraduate students.

Authors :
Eastman-Mueller, Heather
Bartelt, Elizabeth
Fu, Tsung-Chieh
Herbenick, Debby
Beckmeyer, Jonathon
Source :
Journal of American College Health; Jan2024, Vol. 72 Issue 1, p261-268, 8p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Present study aims to: 1) examine demographic correlates of LGB, asexual, or not sure participants 2) describe the prevalence of diverse sexual behaviors, 3) assess the prevalence of event-level sexual behaviors and 4) examine predictors of sexual pleasure. 761 non-heterosexual undergraduates at a large, public U.S. university. Randomly sampled undergraduate students completed a confidential, cross-sectional online survey. Of 761 non-heterosexual respondents; 567 identified as LGB, 47 asexual, and 147 not sure. Asexual students, those not sure were less likely to report having engaged in solo and partnered sexual activities and report sexual activities being less pleasurable at most recent sexual event, compared with LGB students. This difference (relative to LGB) became nonsignificant when accounting for reported sexual activities. Our findings inform how college students define and experience their sexual identities and assist college health professionals in training on sexuality and prevention of risk factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07448481
Volume :
72
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American College Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174908865
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2032090