Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
1-2009
Abstract
Traditionally, research on romantic and sexual relationships has focused on 1-night stands and monogamous pairs. However, as the result of men and women pursuing their ideal relationship types, various compromise relationships may emerge. One such compromise is explored here: the ‘‘booty call.’’ The results of an act-nomination and frequency study of college students provided an initial definition and exploration of this type of relationship. Booty calls tend to utilize various communication mediums to facilitate sexual contact among friends who, for men, may represent low-investment, attractive sexual partners and, for women, may represent attractive test-mates. The relationship is discussed as a compromise between men’s and women’s ideal mating strategies that allows men greater sexual access and women an ongoing opportunity to evaluate potential long-term mates.
Keywords
Sexual Behavior, Mating strategies, Gender Studies, Psychology Research
Discipline
Gender and Sexuality | Personality and Social Contexts | Social Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
Journal of Sex Research
Volume
46
Issue
5
First Page
460
Last Page
470
ISSN
0022-4499
Identifier
10.1080/00224490902775827
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Citation
JONASON, Peter K., LI, Norman P., & CASON, Margaret J..(2009). The “Booty Call”: A Compromise between Men and Women's Ideal Mating Strategies. Journal of Sex Research, 46(5), 460-470.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/958
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/00224490902775827
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