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Dyadic coorientation: reexamination of a method for studying interpersonal communication
1Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, New York 13244-2340, USA.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|March 31, 1999
Summary
The correlational method is best for measuring sexual coorientation in couples, enhancing understanding of relationship communication. This research provides guidelines for applying coorientation in dyadic relationship studies.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Relationship Science
Background:
- The coorientation method is underutilized in sexual dyad research due to unclear variable calculation.
- Existing methods for assessing understanding, agreement, and perceived agreement lack empirical validation in this context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically assess and compare different methods for calculating sexual coorientation variables.
- To determine the most effective coorientation approach for explaining sexual adjustment in cohabiting couples.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 76 cohabiting couples (152 adults) on sexual preferences and satisfaction.
- Calculated sexual coorientation variables using correlational, difference score, and combined approaches.
- Correlated coorientation variables with sexual adjustment measures.
Main Results:
- The correlational method demonstrated superior explanatory power for sexual adjustment.
- Results indicated significant differences in the effectiveness of various coorientation calculation approaches.
- The correlational approach emerged as the preferred method for sexual coorientation research.
Conclusions:
- The correlational method is recommended for calculating sexual coorientation variables in dyadic research.
- Established guidelines for applying the coorientation method to enhance the study of relationship communication.
- This study offers a validated approach to understanding sexual dynamics within relationships.