Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood

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.

• IntroductionElizabeth M. Morgan & Manfred H. M. van DulmenPart 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION AND FOUNDATIONAL PERSPECTIVESChapter 1: Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood: A Primer on TheorySpencer B. Olmstead & Kristin M. AndersChapter 2: Setting the Stage for Emerging Adulthood Sexuality: Adolescent Sexuality as the PrequelKyla M. Cary & Marla Reese-WeberChapter 3: Emerging Adult Sexual Behavior: What, When and with WhomSara VasilenkoBrief Report: Social Withdrawal and Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood Carlie Palmer-Webb, Larry J. Nelson, & Mallory A. MillettChapter 4: Bridging Hinges: The Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values of Emerging Adults' SexualitiesHeidi A. Lyons & George SandersChapter 5: Linking Sex and RomanceSpencer B. Olmstead & Kristin M. AndersBrief Report: Emerging Adults with Disabilities: Looking Online for RelationshipsElizabeth MazurChapter 6: Who Participates? Individual Characteristics Associated with the Casual Sexual Relationships and Experiences of Emerging AdultsShannon ClaxtonChapter 7: Sexual Orientations and Identities Among Sexual Minority Emerging AdultsMarc E. D. Svensson & David M. FrostBrief Report: Trending Queer: Emerging Adults and the Growing Resistance to Compulsory HeterosexualitySean G. Massey, Richard E. Mattson, Mei-Hsiu Chen, Melissa Hardesty, Ann Merriwether, Sarah R. Young, & Maggie M. ParkerCURRENT METHODOLOGICAL TRENDSMethod Tutorial: Ethical Considerations in Conducting Research on Sexuality in Emerging AdulthoodEbru Yucel, Danika Charles, DJ Angelone, Meredith JoppaMethod Tutorial: Venue-Based and Web-Based Recruitment for Non-College Attending Ethnic Minority Young AdultsCiara Smalls Glover & Laura Salazar Method Tutorial: A Multi-Layered Financial Incentive Structure to Retain Sexual Minority Emerging Adults in Longitudinal Studies that Include Biospecimen CollectionErica P. Wood & Stephanie H. CookMethod Tutorial: Beyond the Binary: A 'Real World' Example to Inform Identity-Affirming Laboratory Methods with Substance Using YouthRenee M. Cloutier, Kinsie J. Dunham, Bryan Cochran, & Heidemarie BlumenthalPART 2: CONTEXTS AND SOCIALIZING AGENTSChapter 8: Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood: Parents and FamilySarah E. KillorenChapter 9: The Role of Friends and Peers on Emerging Adults' Sexual BehaviorHaylee K. DeLuca BishopBrief Report: The Long Reach of Peer Influence on Emerging Adults' Sexual ActivityAngela M. Kaufman-Parks, Monica A. Longmore, Wendy D. Manning, & Peggy C. GiordanoChapter 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 PornographyJennifer Stevens Aubrey, Leah Dajches, & Larissa TeránBrief Report: Social Media and Hooking-Up in College Emerging Adults: Sliding into DMsKacie Cassar & Lance C. GarmonChapter 11: Diverse Trajectories at the Intersection of Religion and Sexuality during Emerging AdulthoodBrian J. Willoughby, Loren D. Marks, & David C. DollahiteBrief Report: Perceived Significant Other and Personal Religiosity Traits that Predict Emerging Adult Risky Sexual BehaviorMelanie Stearns, Mary M. Rogers, & Cliff McKinneyPART 3: FLOURISHING AND FLOUNDERINGChapter 12: Effects of Adversity on Sexuality in Emerging AdulthoodJennifer Connolly, Katherine Benvenuto, & Katherine WincentakChapter 13: Sexual Health in Emerging AdulthoodMeredith Joppa, Nicole Cantor, & Corey DoremusChapter 14: Sexual Well-being in Emerging AdulthoodGraciela Espinosa-Hernández & Sara VasilenkoChapter 15: Sexuality and Mental Health in Emerging AdulthoodAnne J. Maheux & Sophia Choukas-BradleyChapter 16: Sexual Assault in Emerging Adulthood: Current Literature and Future DirectionsRyan S. Ross, Meredith A. Blackwell, Kristen N. Vitek, & Elizabeth A. YeaterBrief Report: Factors affecting a decision to self-disclose sexual violence experiencesClara Alverina Jovita & Julia SuleemanPART 4: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONSChapter 17: New Perspectives on the Integration of Sexual Health Promotion and Sexual Violence Prevention during Emerging AdulthoodMegan K. Maas & Emily A. WatermanSexuality in Emerging Adulthood: Opportunities for Flourishing and FlounderingElizabeth M. Morgan & Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Many parents, educators, and counselors would like to know how to enhance this group's sexual choices and guide them away from pitfalls of abuse, early pregnancy, substance use, etc.; this book offers a fascinating view of what facilitates or restricts "emergence."