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“Anything From Making Out to Having Sex”: Men's Negotiations of Hooking Up and Friends With Benefits Scripts

Epstein, Marina, Calzo, Jerel P., Smiler, Andrew P., Ward, L. Monique·2009·Journal of Sex Research
DOI 10.1080/00224490902775801
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Abstract

Popular media and academic literature often portray men as happy beneficiaries of nonrelational or casual sex--a view that is consistent with traditional notions of masculinity. This study examined the validity of this notion, using semistructured interviews to explore ways that 19 college-age men defined and enacted "hooking up" and "friends with benefits" scripts. Men's definitions reflected both standard and alternate conceptions of these scripts, and their experiences indicated variability in intentions and outcomes. Whereas a few men embraced the no-strings-attached nonrelational scripts, most rejected the script or enacted an amended version that allowed for greater relational connection. Further, their experiences were not all positive and were not all devoid of emotional connection. These alternative enactments challenge the pro-masculine, universally positive conceptualization of nonrelational sex portrayed in the media and in some empirical research.

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Authors
Epstein, M., Calzo, J. P., Smiler, A. P., & Ward, L. M.
Affiliations
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • State University of New York (US)
Corresponding author
Epstein, Marina
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Sex Research
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2009-09-24
Volume
46
Issue
5
Pages
414-424
ISSN
  • 0022-4499 (ISSN-L)
  • 1559-8519
DOI
10.1080/00224490902775801
OpenAlex
W1985489051
Cited by
177
References
31
Citations by year
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FWCI
32.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Sex Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (T32-HD007109-26, T32HD007109)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender Roles and Identity Studies
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Feminist Studies
Keywords
hooking up, friends with benefits, casual sex, masculinity, male sexual behavior, sexual scripts, emotional connection
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Courtship, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Sexual Partners, Midwestern United States, Negotiating, Homosexuality, Male, Young Adult

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