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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Human Sexuality

Background:

  • Understanding sexual regret is crucial for comprehending human sexual decision-making.
  • Previous research suggests potential sex differences in sexual regret, but their robustness in egalitarian societies remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sex differences in sexual regret within a sexually egalitarian culture (Norway).
  • To identify psychological variables explaining sex differences in sexual regret related to casual sex.
  • To explore factors contributing to individual variations in sexual regret concerning casual sex.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 263 Norwegian students (ages 19-37) was conducted.
  • Participants reported regret concerning their most recent casual sexual experience (either engaging in or passing up).
  • Statistical analyses were used to examine sex differences and predictor variables.

Main Results:

  • Sex differences in sexual regret were not attenuated in this egalitarian culture.
  • While sex differences existed in worries about pregnancy, STIs, and reputation, these did not explain regret from engaging in casual sex.
  • Sexual gratification and socio-sexual orientation predicted sex differences in regret for engaging in casual sex.
  • Socio-sexual orientation, but not other factors, attenuated sex differences in regret for passing up casual sex.
  • Within-sex variation in regret was associated with worry about sexual reputation, experienced gratification, and socio-sexual orientation.

Conclusions:

  • Sexual regret related to casual sex shows persistent sex differences even in highly egalitarian societies.
  • Sexual gratification and socio-sexual orientation are key psychological factors influencing these sex differences.
  • Understanding these predictors is vital for a comprehensive psychological model of sexual regret.