CULTURE AND SEX DIFFERENCES IN THE LDS POPULATION: A COMPARISON OF RUSSIAN AND AMERICAN ATTITUDES TOWARD SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

Authors

Oxana Palesh, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael B. Ehlert, Brigham Young University

Keywords

culture, sex, LDS population, Russia, America, sexual behavior

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Recent work on female and male attitudes toward sexual behavior indicate that the sexes view sexual activity differently. Buss reported that females feel greater concern about a partner’s emotional commitment, whereas males show greater concern toward a partner’s sexual commitment. Clark and Hatfield reported 1 that when an unknown attractive male asked a college female to have sex, none of the females accepted and many were offended; however, when the roles were reversed, 75% of the males accepted and many were flattered.1 Other research demonstrated related differences across 37 cultures worldwide.1 These differences can have profound affects on the quality of life males and females experience. 1,2

Recommended Citation

Palesh, Oxana and Ehlert, Dr. Michael B. (2013) "CULTURE AND SEX DIFFERENCES IN THE LDS POPULATION: A COMPARISON OF RUSSIAN AND AMERICAN ATTITUDES TOWARD SEXUAL BEHAVIOR," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 505.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/505