Lying in Bed: An Analysis of Deceptive Affectionate Messages During Sexual Activity in Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships

摘要

Guided by affection exchange theory, the present study examined the associationsamong deceptive affectionate messages (DAMs) during sexual activity and durationof post-sex affectionate behavior, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction.Two-hundred twenty-eight participants ages 18–30, the majority of whom identifiedas White, completed a survey assessing deceptive and sexual communication. Linearregression and serial mediation using sexual satisfaction and post-sex affectionatebehavior as sequential mediators revealed that more DAMs are associated with lesssexual satisfaction, less post-sex communication, and less relationship satisfaction. Thefindings provide a more complete picture of how DAMs affect sexual encounters andmay be used to inform interventions aimed at promoting healthier sexual relationships.Additionally, the implications for affection exchange theory are discussed.