24 Questions
What is included in the multidimensional term 'sexuality'?
Sexual desire, attitudes, behaviors, motives
What does the sexual behavioral system promote?
Reproduction and attachment
What does the term 'sexuality' encompass?
All aspects of human sex
The investment model of commitment ties commitment to which of the following?
Investment, satisfaction, (fewer) alternatives
According to recent research, infidelity increases divorce odds by what percentage?
363%
The text mentions that infidelity occurs commonly in which type of relationship structures?
Less committed relationship structures
What are some relationship-based reasons for engaging in infidelity?
Lack of love, dissatisfaction, anger
Which type of extra-dyadic partner is considered worse in the context of infidelity?
Friend
The text suggests that even well-matched partners are not immune to what?
Infidelity
What is a predictor of sexual satisfaction in relationships?
Quality of sexual communication
What is linked to sexual satisfaction?
Sexual frequency
What is afterglow?
Lingering sexual satisfaction after sex
What is a trend observed among people aged 18-44?
Decreased sexual frequency over time
What influences sexual satisfaction in relationships?
Partner support
What is associated with better outcomes in relationships?
Quality of sexual communication
What factors influence sexual desire?
Brain structures, hormones, and neurotransmitters
Which personality traits are linked to sexual desire?
Extroversion and neuroticism
What are the primary motives for engaging in sex?
Pleasure, achieving goals, emotional connection, and insecurity reasons
What is the relationship between motives for engaging in sex and personal well-being?
Different motives are associated with personal and relational well-being, with intrinsic motives linked to more satisfying sex lives
What is a risk factor for dissolution according to the text?
Breaking intimacy, characterized by disillusionment and a decline in closeness and affection
What is a weak predictor of dissolution according to meta-analysis?
Conflict
What can sexual satisfaction be closely linked to in ongoing relationships?
Relationship satisfaction
What are some ways to calculate divorce rates mentioned in the text?
Crude divorce rate, refined divorce rate, and cohort approach
What percentage of marriages in the United States experienced divorce between 2005 and 2010?
43-46%
Study Notes
Understanding Divorce Rates and Predictors of Relationship Dissolution
- Sexual satisfaction is closely linked to relationship satisfaction in ongoing relationships.
- Divorce rates are recorded but require thoughtful interpretation due to diverse calculations and missing data.
- Divorce rates can be calculated in various ways, such as crude divorce rate, refined divorce rate, and cohort approach.
- Divorce rates in the United States are around 2.3 per 1000 people, 14 per 1000 women, and 43-46% of marriages between 2005 and 2010.
- Divorce rates in the U.S. rose after the 1970s due to no-fault divorce laws and have declined since then.
- Divorce can have both beneficial and harmful impacts, such as benefiting personal health but also increasing loneliness.
- Factors influencing changes in divorce rates over time include values, delayed marriage, rise in cohabitation, and decline of marriage.
- It is challenging to estimate rates of non-marital dissolution due to the variability in people's experiences and the ignorance of predominately sexual relationships.
- Predictors of relationship dissolution can include problems with "me" or "you", habits and behaviors, and problems with "us".
- Breaking intimacy, characterized by disillusionment and a decline in closeness and affection, is a risk factor for dissolution.
- Incompatibility and conflict are often cited as reasons for dissolution, but conflict is a weak predictor of dissolution according to meta-analysis.
- Understanding predictors of relationship dissolution can involve analyzing breakup reasons falling under the umbrella of personality, habits and behaviors, and problems with "us".
Test your knowledge of divorce rates and predictors of relationship dissolution with this insightful quiz. Explore the impact of factors like sexual satisfaction, values, and conflict on the stability of relationships. Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding divorce rates and the dynamics of relationship dissolution.
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