Publication Date
5-1976
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
James Craig, Leroy Metze, Retta Poe
Degree Program
Department of Psychology
Degree Type
Master of Arts
Abstract
The literature cited points to an increase in sexual permissiveness among females which may be a function of their need for approval. It was hypothesized that there is a relationship between need for approval and sexual liberalism. In addition, several other aspects of female sexual attitudes and their relationship to need for approval were examined in the present study. Specifically, need for approval was hypothesized to be related to sexual satisfaction, sexual libido (drive), and sexual prudishness.
In order to establish the relationship between need for approval and aspects of female sexuality the effects of religiosity must be considered. Previous studies cited in the literature indicate that religiosity is an important covariate in relation to sexual attitudes and behaviors (Cardwell, 1969; Deadman, 1959; Heltsley & Broderick, 1969; Kinsey, 1953). Therefore, the above hypotheses were investigated statistically controlling for the effects of religiosity.
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Turner, Edward Jay, "The Relationship Between Need for Approval and Aspects of Female Sexuality" (1976). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 1985.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1985