The Situational Contexts of Sexual Experiences among Urban College Students: An Event-Based Analysis

摘要

Objectives Research examining sex among college students has frequently focused on negative sexual experiences. This study aimed to understand situational predictors of various dimensions of students' sexual experiences.Methods: 427 college students participated in a 60-day daily survey; 213 reported sex and were asked questions about each sexual encounter.Results: 1,664 sexual encounters were reported. 72.5% were described as very pleasurable, 26.6% as lacking communication, and 9.1% as lacking control. Factors associated with pleasure, control, and communication included partner type and emotional closeness. Substance use and partner age were associated with outcomes differently by gender.Conclusions: Sexual health interventions for college students should focus on communication and pleasure.