SELF-REPORTED FREQUENCY OF SEXUAL URGES, FANTASIES, AND MASTURBATORY FANTASIES IN HETEROSEXUAL MALES AND FEMALES

被引:75
作者
JONES, JC
BARLOW, DH
机构
[1] Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
关键词
gender; self-monitor; sexual fantasy; sexual urge;
D O I
10.1007/BF01541552
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The frequency of sexual imagery outside of sexual behavior was assessed. In addition, an attempt was made to determine the viability of a distinction between internally generated sexual thoughts (fantasy) and externally provoked sexual thoughts (urge). After a 3-day practice period, 49 male and 47 female heterosexual undergraduates self-monitored the frequency of fantasies, urges, and masturbatory fantasies for 7 consecutive days. The most significant finding was that men reported a significantly greater frequency of sexual urges and masturbatory fantasies than women. No gender differences emerged with respect to fantasies. These findings suggest that a distinction between internally and externally generated sexual imagery is viable and may be useful in future studies examining the frequency, functions, and determinants of sexual imagery. © 1990 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
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页码:269 / 279
页数:11
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