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Resumo Este estudo quantitativo visou elucidar o que homens e mulheres heterossexuais entendem por sexo sem compromisso/sexo casual. Consideraram-se motivações, atitudes e comportamentos associados a essa prática como categorias de análises representativas do fenômeno. Utilizou-se questionário de autopreenchimento, distribuído e aplicado via internet. Participaram 74 mulheres e 61 homens, entre 30 e 50 anos, escolaridade média ou superior e classe social média. Os resultados sugerem que, no sexo casual, homens e mulheres possuem em comum o desejo por encontro e prazer, confirmando que a sexualidade se imprimiu de novas modulações de subjetivação do corpo e de relacionamentos interpessoais, particularmente para a mulher. Entretanto, essas identidades e inserções sociais e afetivas subjetivam-se na forma de um duplo padrão sexual que denota de modo ainda tradicional os papéis atribuídos a cada gênero. Diferem algumas expectativas de vinculação posterior e as mulheres consideram-se prejulgadas pela sociedade quando praticam sexo casual. Os homens tendem a buscar mais esse tipo de relacionamento, ao passo que as mulheres mostram maior liberdade na expressão de intimidade. (AU)
Abstract A quantitative research was conducted to verify what heterosexual men and women understand as sex without commitment/casual sex. Motivations, attitudes and behaviors associated with this practice were considered categories of analysis representative of the phenomenon. The instrument employed was a self-completion internet questionnaire. Participants were middle class women (74) and men (61) aged between 30 and 50 years old who completed at least high school. The results suggest that in casual sex, men and women share a desire for encounter and pleasure, confirming that sexuality has been influenced by new modulations of body subjectivation and interpersonal relationships, particularly for women. However, these social and affective identities and insertions are subjectivized through a double sexual pattern that still displays traditionally the roles assigned to each gender. Some expectations of future attachment differ, and women consider themselves subjected to society prejudices when they engage in casual sex. Men tend to pursue this kind of relationship more than women, while women show greater freedom expressing intimacy. (AU)
Resumen Esta investigación cuantitativa tuvo por objetivo elucidar lo que hombres y mujeres heterosexuales entienden como sexo sin compromiso/sexo casual. Se consideran las motivaciones, actitudes y comportamientos asociadas a esta práctica como categorías de análisis representativos del fenómeno. Se utilizó una encuesta de autorrelleno, distribuida y aplicada por internet. Contestaron a la encuesta 74 mujeres y 61 hombres, entre 30 y 50 años de edad, nivel de estudios secundaria o superior y clase social mediana. Los resultados sugieren que, en el sexo casual, hombres y mujeres poseen en común el deseo de encuentro y placer, confirmando que la sexualidad se imprimió de nuevas modulaciones de la subjetivación del cuerpo y de relacionamientos interpersonales, particularmente para la mujer. Todavía, esas identidades e inserciones sociales y afectivas se subjetivan en forma de un doble estándar sexual que denota de modo todavía tradicional los papeles atribuidos a cada género. Algunas expectativas sobre la vinculación posterior difieren, y las mujeres se consideran prejuzgadas por la sociedad cuando practican el sexo casual. Los hombres tienden a buscar más ese tipo de relacionamiento, mientras las mujeres muestran mayor libertad en la expresión de intimidad. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Sex , Sexuality , Heterosexuality , Pleasure , Gender IdentityABSTRACT
Resumen Este artículo explora el campo semántico con el cual los jóvenes refieren y definen "sexo sin compromiso" (SSC) como objeto social, lo que permite identificar la estructura que subyace al contenido de la representación social de hombres y mujeres. El muestreo fue intencionado, se entrevistó y aplicó "listados libres" a 88 jóvenes. El análisis prototípico muestra que para quienes han tenido la experiencia de SSC, ésta representa un acto de decisión libre sobre su placer, y que las amistades se consideran parejas potenciales. En el caso de quienes no han tenido la experiencia, representa un acto sin pensar, que favorece los riesgos y la discriminación. Los hombres relacionan el SSC, principalmente, con "diversión" y "placer"; las mujeres, con "irresponsabilidad". Se discute sobre las normas sociales restrictivas que estigmatizan la práctica sexual, que evitan generar estrategias de cuidado y favorecen la violencia.
Resumo O estudo explora o campo semântico com o qual os jovens referem e definem "o sexo sem compromisso" (SSC) como um objeto social, o que permite identificar a estrutura subjacente ao conteúdo da representação social de homens e mulheres. A amostragem foi intencional, entrevistaram-se e aplicaram-se "listagens livres" para 88 jovens. A análise prototípica mostra que para aqueles que tiveram a experiência do SSC, essa prática representa um ato de decisão livre sobre o seu prazer e que as amizades são consideradas parceiros potenciais. No caso de quem não teve a experiência, representa um ato sem pensar que favorece os riscos e a discriminação. Os homens relacionam o SSC principalmente com "diversão" e "prazer"; as mulheres o relacionam com a "irresponsabilidade". Discute-se sobre as normas sociais restritivas que estigmatizam a prática sexual, evitam gerar estratégias de cuidados e favorecem a violência.
Abstract This study explores the semantic field with which young people refer to and define "casual sex" (CS) as a social object, identifying the structure underlying the content of the social representation of men and women. The sampling was intentional, with 88 interviews and "freelisting" with young people. The prototypical analysis show that for those who had the experience, this practice represents freedom of decision about their pleasure, and that friends are considered potential partners. In the case of those who did not have the experience, it represents a careless act, deemed risky and discriminated against. Men associate CS mainly with "fun" and "pleasure"; women associate it mostly to "irresponsibility". Restrictive social norms that stigmatize sexual practices, do not foster strategies of care and favor violence are discussed.
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Humans , Male , Female , Risk-Taking , Social Perception , Sexuality/ethnology , Unsafe Sex , Freedom , Mexico , Morals , Adolescent , Young AdultABSTRACT
Objective This present study was to examine the prevalence and determinants of one-night-stand behavior among young men who have sex with men (YMSM).Methods A total of 403 YMSM aged 16 to 25 were recruited through internet promotion,extending activity and HIV VCT in Wuhan.Data was gathered through anonymous questionnaire.Binary logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with one-night-stand behavior.Results Of the 398 YMSM,48.99％ (195/ 398) reported having had casual sex in the last 6 months.Of the ones having had casual sex,34.29％ (60/175) and 28.65％ (49/171) reported using condoms consistently during anal or oral sexual contacts,respectively.These figures were lower than those of YMSM not having casual sexual contacts [with anal sex as 49.08％ (80/163) and oral sex as 38.85％ (61/157)].76.80％ (149/194) of the YMSM reported having had multiple sexual partners,with the figure higher than those without [33.15％ (60/ 181)] (P＜0.01).Results from the logistic regression analysis showed that the following factors seemed to be associated with casual sex activities among YMSM,including:often using intemet,(OR=4.89,95％ CI:1.90-12.54),taking illegal drugs (OR=2.72,95％ CI:1.60-4.63).Conclusions YMSM who bad engaged in casual sex,practicing unprotected sex or having multiple sexual partners,were recognized as high risk population.Targeted intervention programs are needed to decrease the one-night-stand behavior.Internct intervention strategy seemed an important method to serve the purpose.
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Objective This present study was to examine the prevalence and determinants of one-night-stand behavior among young men who have sex with men (YMSM).Methods A total of 403 YMSM aged 16 to 25 were recruited through internet promotion,extending activity and HIV VCT in Wuhan.Data was gathered through anonymous questionnaire.Binary logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with one-night-stand behavior.Results Of the 398 YMSM,48.99％ (195/ 398) reported having had casual sex in the last 6 months.Of the ones having had casual sex,34.29％ (60/175) and 28.65％ (49/171) reported using condoms consistently during anal or oral sexual contacts,respectively.These figures were lower than those of YMSM not having casual sexual contacts [with anal sex as 49.08％ (80/163) and oral sex as 38.85％ (61/157)].76.80％ (149/194) of the YMSM reported having had multiple sexual partners,with the figure higher than those without [33.15％ (60/ 181)] (P＜0.01).Results from the logistic regression analysis showed that the following factors seemed to be associated with casual sex activities among YMSM,including:often using intemet,(OR=4.89,95％ CI:1.90-12.54),taking illegal drugs (OR=2.72,95％ CI:1.60-4.63).Conclusions YMSM who bad engaged in casual sex,practicing unprotected sex or having multiple sexual partners,were recognized as high risk population.Targeted intervention programs are needed to decrease the one-night-stand behavior.Internct intervention strategy seemed an important method to serve the purpose.