College students in flings: A descriptive study of psychosocial factors involved in formation of motives to engage in short-term relationships
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Defense Panel Member
Anton Palo
Ma. Caridad Tarroja
Abstract/Summary
Flings or more commonly denoted as short term relationships in general have been an area of research that has mainly focused on pointing out gender differences in partner preference and common practices among college students. This research focused on identifying motives and psychosocial factors that induce such motivations among college student to engage in flings. From the data gathered, most respondents cited acquiring relationship experiences and avoidance of long term relationship challenges as their strongest motivation. The predominant psychosocial factors affecting these motives were past relationship experiences, freedom and independence concept, relationship expectations and the college environment.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14046
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
[vii], 145 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Dating (Social customs); Mate selection; Young adults
Recommended Citation
Geronca, J., Laforteza, R. O., & Malenab, R. P. (2008). College students in flings: A descriptive study of psychosocial factors involved in formation of motives to engage in short-term relationships. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6900
