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

Print

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

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