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.
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
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.
Reviews for Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood
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, Assistant 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 *
