Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Elizabeth M. Morgan and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Emerging Adulthood Series

Exensive set of topics related to sexuality covered in depth in the primary chapters of the volume
Includes method tutorials focused on issues specific to sex research
Provides journal-style primary source articles that offer novel research findings

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Elizabeth M. Morgan and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Description

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood provides a comprehensive overview of sexuality at the stage straddling adolescence and adulthood. The first section of the volume offers conceptualizations and foundational perspectives on sexuality in emerging adulthood, with topics including theory, developmental considerations, sexual behavior, sexual beliefs and attitudes, associations with romance, casual sex, and sexual orientation. The second section systematically examines contexts and socializing agents of sexual development, including parents, peers, media, and religion. The third section narrows in on the overarching theme of the series by addressing factors leading to flourishing and floundering in the area of sexuality during emerging adulthood, such as effects of early adversity, sexual health, sexual well-being, sexuality and mental health, and sexual assault. Accompanying seven of the chapters in the volume are brief scientific reports offering new related research. The volume also contains four method tutorials that discuss topics in sex research such as ethical considerations, recruitment and incentive strategies, and identity-affirming methods. Concluding with innovative new perspectives on the integration of sexual health promotion and sexual violence prevention, this volume is crucial reading for academic scholars and those working with and supporting emerging adults.

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Elizabeth M. Morgan and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Emerging Adulthood Series

Introduction
Elizabeth M. Morgan & Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Part 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION AND FOUNDATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Chapter 1: Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood: A Primer on Theory
Spencer B. Olmstead & Kristin M. Anders

Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for Emerging Adulthood Sexuality: Adolescent Sexuality as the Prequel
Kyla M. Cary & Marla Reese-Weber

Chapter 3: Emerging Adult Sexual Behavior: What, When and with Whom
Sara Vasilenko

Brief Report: Social Withdrawal and Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood
Carlie Palmer-Webb, Larry J. Nelson, & Mallory A. Millett

Chapter 4: Bridging Hinges: The Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values of Emerging Adults' Sexualities
Heidi A. Lyons & George Sanders

Chapter 5: Linking Sex and Romance
Spencer B. Olmstead & Kristin M. Anders

Brief Report: Emerging Adults with Disabilities: Looking Online for Relationships
Elizabeth Mazur

Chapter 6: Who Participates? Individual Characteristics Associated with the Casual Sexual Relationships and Experiences of Emerging Adults
Shannon Claxton

Chapter 7: Sexual Orientations and Identities Among Sexual Minority Emerging Adults
Marc E. D. Svensson & David M. Frost

Brief Report: Trending Queer: Emerging Adults and the Growing Resistance to Compulsory Heterosexuality
Sean G. Massey, Richard E. Mattson, Mei-Hsiu Chen, Melissa Hardesty, Ann Merriwether, Sarah R. Young, & Maggie M. Parker

CURRENT METHODOLOGICAL TRENDS

Method Tutorial: Ethical Considerations in Conducting Research on Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood
Ebru Yucel, Danika Charles, DJ Angelone, Meredith Joppa

Method Tutorial: Venue-Based and Web-Based Recruitment for Non-College Attending Ethnic Minority Young Adults
Ciara Smalls Glover & Laura Salazar

Method Tutorial: A Multi-Layered Financial Incentive Structure to Retain Sexual Minority Emerging Adults in Longitudinal Studies that Include Biospecimen Collection
Erica P. Wood & Stephanie H. Cook

Method Tutorial: Beyond the Binary: A 'Real World' Example to Inform Identity-Affirming Laboratory Methods with Substance Using Youth
Renee M. Cloutier, Kinsie J. Dunham, Bryan Cochran, & Heidemarie Blumenthal

PART 2: CONTEXTS AND SOCIALIZING AGENTS

Chapter 8: Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood: Parents and Family
Sarah E. Killoren

Chapter 9: The Role of Friends and Peers on Emerging Adults' Sexual Behavior
Haylee K. DeLuca Bishop

Brief Report: The Long Reach of Peer Influence on Emerging Adults' Sexual Activity
Angela M. Kaufman-Parks, Monica A. Longmore, Wendy D. Manning, & Peggy C. Giordano

Chapter 10: Media as a Source of Sexual Socialization for Emerging Adults: A Review of Evidence from Content Analyses and Effects Studies of TV/Films, Music/Music Videos, and Pornography
Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, Leah Dajches, & Larissa Terán

Brief Report: Social Media and Hooking-Up in College Emerging Adults: Sliding into DMs
Kacie Cassar & Lance C. Garmon

Chapter 11: Diverse Trajectories at the Intersection of Religion and Sexuality during Emerging Adulthood
Brian J. Willoughby, Loren D. Marks, & David C. Dollahite

Brief Report: Perceived Significant Other and Personal Religiosity Traits that Predict Emerging Adult Risky Sexual Behavior
Melanie Stearns, Mary M. Rogers, & Cliff McKinney

PART 3: FLOURISHING AND FLOUNDERING

Chapter 12: Effects of Adversity on Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood
Jennifer Connolly, Katherine Benvenuto, & Katherine Wincentak

Chapter 13: Sexual Health in Emerging Adulthood
Meredith Joppa, Nicole Cantor, & Corey Doremus

Chapter 14: Sexual Well-being in Emerging Adulthood
Graciela Espinosa-Hernández & Sara Vasilenko

Chapter 15: Sexuality and Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood
Anne J. Maheux & Sophia Choukas-Bradley

Chapter 16: Sexual Assault in Emerging Adulthood: Current Literature and Future Directions
Ryan S. Ross, Meredith A. Blackwell, Kristen N. Vitek, & Elizabeth A. Yeater

Brief Report: Factors affecting a decision to self-disclose sexual violence experiences
Clara Alverina Jovita & Julia Suleeman

PART 4: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Chapter 17: New Perspectives on the Integration of Sexual Health Promotion and Sexual Violence Prevention during Emerging Adulthood
Megan K. Maas & Emily A. Waterman

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood: Opportunities for Flourishing and Floundering
Elizabeth M. Morgan & Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Elizabeth M. Morgan and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Emerging Adulthood Series

Author Information

Elizabeth M. Morgan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Springfield College. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her research focuses on emerging adult sexual and romantic relationship development, with a specific emphasis on sexual orientation and identity development.

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen is the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean for Graduate Studies at Kent State University where he also is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on close relationships and methodology in adolescence and young adulthood.

Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

Elizabeth M. Morgan and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Emerging Adulthood Series

Reviews and Awards

"This marvelous book offers an impressive collection of timely scientific insights into sexual development and the health of young adults. The unique combination of theoretical, empirical, and methodological chapters by renowned scholars in this field represents this vastly growing and highly relevant body of literature beautifully." -- Daphne van de Bongardt, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam

"This interdisciplinary volume is a timely and welcome resource for researchers and practitioners interested in sexual health in emerging adulthood. Using a developmental framework to integrate theory, methods, and empirical findings will guide future work. The focus on experiential diversity and sexual health -- versus risk -- is especially valuable." -- Carolyn T Halpern, Professor and Chair, Department of Maternal & Child Health

"This exciting volume promises to be a landmark publication in the field of emerging adult sexuality. Edited by two of the leading scholars, it assembles perspectives from established experts as well as rising stars. Chapters cover an impressive range of topics and not only address the problems of sexuality in this life stage but how it can be a domain of flourishing and healthy growth. Altogether, a timely and welcome contribution." -- Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Professor, Department of Psychology, Clark University