PSY 3122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Cybersex, Married People, Heterosexism
4 Mar 2015
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Chapter 11 sexuality and the life cycle: adulthood. Heterosexism: belief that heterosexuality is the best and expected way of living. Many heterosexuals experience differing fantasies, and so do gay and lesbians. Reaching sexual maturity involves being responsible sexually and developing the capacity for intimacy. People in long distance relationships report greater depression and lower relationship satisfaction. Less likely to end if higher levels of trust an faith in partners commitment, expect more support from their partner, and are optimistic about the future relationship. Often end when partners start living in same location. People who pass 30 without forming long term relationships enter new world. Old structures that induce relationships are longer there (college, more people are married) More likely to be single parents, have lower income and less education. Nightlife scenes, game-oriented cultural scripts for nightlife participation. Cybersex: online sexually-oriented communication, activities, or exchanges with a partner. Most canadians accept that unmarried adults engage in sex.
