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National character and sexual behavior.

David Lester1

  • 1Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, P.O. Box 195, Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 31, 2005
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People in countries scoring higher on extraversion reported more sexual partners and earlier first sexual experiences. This suggests personality traits influence sexual behavior across diverse nations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Human Sexuality

Background:

  • National personality differences are increasingly studied.
  • The influence of personality on sexual behavior is a key area of research.
  • Cross-cultural studies provide insights into universal and culture-specific human behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between national-level extraversion and sexual behavior.
  • To determine if higher national extraversion correlates with more sexual partners.
  • To examine if national extraversion is associated with earlier age of first sexual encounter.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 22 nations with established extraversion ratings.
  • Correlational analysis was performed to link national extraversion scores with sexual behavior indicators.

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  • Data on number of sexual partners and age of first sexual encounter were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Nations with higher average extraversion scores reported significantly more sexual partners per citizen.
    • Citizens in more extraverted nations also reported a younger age at first sexual encounter.
    • These findings were consistent across the 22 surveyed nations.

    Conclusions:

    • National-level extraversion is positively associated with key sexual behavior indicators.
    • Personality traits may play a significant role in shaping sexual norms and behaviors across cultures.
    • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms underlying this association.