What is "Having Sex?": An Exploratory Investigation into Sexual Communication and Sexual Education Experiences
Gates, Kristen; Mendelson, Emily A.
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Title
What is "Having Sex?": An Exploratory Investigation into Sexual Communication and Sexual Education Experiences
Author(s)
Gates, Kristen
Mendelson, Emily A.
Issue Date
2024-10-18
Keyword(s)
sexual communication
personality
mixed-methods
sexual education
Date of Ingest
2025-12-10T17:59:44-06:00
Abstract
Although engaging in sexual activity is a common activity for many, research suggests the sexual communication skills of individuals are lacking. This may be due to a lack of knowledge about sexual communication, as well as an individual's own disposition toward sexual openness. Using survey data collected online via Qualtrics, this project explores the relationship between sexual education experiences in high school and how the big five personality traits are related to the perception of sex and sexual communication. The goal of this research is to subsequently identify the areas where sexual education can be improved based upon individuals’ gaps in knowledge about sexual health and sexual communication.
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