This helpful book is designed to provide a broad view of the diversity of contemporary U. S. attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. It also covers basic sociological concepts and research methods. Marital and Sexual Lifestyles in the United States: Attitudes, Behaviors, and Relationships in Social Context integrates the sociological approach with a focus on individual choices and behaviors. Covering dating, sex, marriage, divorce, homosexuality, and other sexual issues, this helpful book is plentifully illustrated with tables, charts, and figures that show where we are going as well as where we have been.…mehr
This helpful book is designed to provide a broad view of the diversity of contemporary U. S. attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. It also covers basic sociological concepts and research methods. Marital and Sexual Lifestyles in the United States: Attitudes, Behaviors, and Relationships in Social Context integrates the sociological approach with a focus on individual choices and behaviors. Covering dating, sex, marriage, divorce, homosexuality, and other sexual issues, this helpful book is plentifully illustrated with tables, charts, and figures that show where we are going as well as where we have been.
Contents Preface Needs Addressed by This Text Content Covered Acknowledgments Introduction Marital Lifestyles in the United States Human Sexuality The Effects of Change Summary Chapter 1. Research Methods Facts and Values Rules and Exceptions Validity and Generalizability Methods of Data Collection Research Methods Supplement Chapter 2. Marital Lifestyles: Single, Married, and Cohabiting Being Single Dating and Mate Selection Theories of Mate Selection Starting New Relationships Chapter 3. Sex and Singles Premarital Sex: Attitudes and Behaviors Repercussions of Changing Sexual Standards Sex and Communication Contraception Sexually Transmitted Diseases Responding to STDs The Individual and Social Change Chapter 4. Marriage, Divorce, and Sex Marriage and Overall Well-Being Divorce As a Safety Valve Sex and Divorce Participation in Extramarital Sex Open Marriage, Sexually Open Marriages, and Swinging Marital Sex Frequency of Intercourse Talking to a Partner About Sex Conclusion Chapter 5. Sexual Morality and Sexual Hang-Ups Sexual Morality Institutional Perspectives Personal Preferences in Social Context Conclusion Chapter 6. Homosexuality The Nature of Homosexuality Can Homosexuality Be "Cured"? Public Attitudes Prevalence of Homosexuality Homosexuality and the Family Conclusion Chapter 7. Marital Relationships: Men, Women, and Children Gender Roles Working Wives Egalitarian Relationships Expectations of Parenthood Work Versus Family: A Historical Overview Effects of Divorce Chapter 8. Growing Older and Improving Relationships Growing Older Improving Relationships Theoretical Perspectives in Counseling Myths About Relationships Successful Relationships Sex Therapy Chapter 9. Looking Ahead Marital Lifestyles: Divorce and Cohabitation Trends Sexual Lifestyles: Continuing Concerns Facts, Values, and Social Science Revisited Diversity Social Policy Closing Comment Appendix: Sample Survey Items References Index
Contents Preface Needs Addressed by This Text Content Covered Acknowledgments Introduction Marital Lifestyles in the United States Human Sexuality The Effects of Change Summary Chapter 1. Research Methods Facts and Values Rules and Exceptions Validity and Generalizability Methods of Data Collection Research Methods Supplement Chapter 2. Marital Lifestyles: Single, Married, and Cohabiting Being Single Dating and Mate Selection Theories of Mate Selection Starting New Relationships Chapter 3. Sex and Singles Premarital Sex: Attitudes and Behaviors Repercussions of Changing Sexual Standards Sex and Communication Contraception Sexually Transmitted Diseases Responding to STDs The Individual and Social Change Chapter 4. Marriage, Divorce, and Sex Marriage and Overall Well-Being Divorce As a Safety Valve Sex and Divorce Participation in Extramarital Sex Open Marriage, Sexually Open Marriages, and Swinging Marital Sex Frequency of Intercourse Talking to a Partner About Sex Conclusion Chapter 5. Sexual Morality and Sexual Hang-Ups Sexual Morality Institutional Perspectives Personal Preferences in Social Context Conclusion Chapter 6. Homosexuality The Nature of Homosexuality Can Homosexuality Be "Cured"? Public Attitudes Prevalence of Homosexuality Homosexuality and the Family Conclusion Chapter 7. Marital Relationships: Men, Women, and Children Gender Roles Working Wives Egalitarian Relationships Expectations of Parenthood Work Versus Family: A Historical Overview Effects of Divorce Chapter 8. Growing Older and Improving Relationships Growing Older Improving Relationships Theoretical Perspectives in Counseling Myths About Relationships Successful Relationships Sex Therapy Chapter 9. Looking Ahead Marital Lifestyles: Divorce and Cohabitation Trends Sexual Lifestyles: Continuing Concerns Facts, Values, and Social Science Revisited Diversity Social Policy Closing Comment Appendix: Sample Survey Items References Index
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