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Sexual decision making and object relations theory.

B J Randolph1, B Winstead

  • 1Albert Einstein Medical Center, Northern Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|October 1, 1988
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The Sexual Decision-Making Inventory (SDMI) measures sexual decision-making levels. Findings link higher object constancy to better relationships, while other factors correlate with poorer relationship quality.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Object Relations Theory provides a framework for understanding interpersonal relationships.
  • Sexual decision-making is a complex process influenced by psychological factors.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of sexual decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Sexual Decision-Making Inventory (SDMI).
  • To explore the relationship between sexual decision-making levels and perceptions of romantic relationships.
  • To identify sex differences in sexual decision-making patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Development and pilot testing of the SDMI with undergraduate students.
  • Factor analysis to define distinct levels of sexual decision-making.

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  • Correlational studies using the SDMI, object relations measures, and relationship perception questionnaires.

    • Main Results:

    • Six levels of sexual decision-making were identified: Object Constancy, Ambivalence, Need for Merger, Need Gratification, Low Self-esteem, and Narcissistic Gratification.
    • Object Constancy positively correlated with relationship satisfaction and durability.
    • Ambivalence, Need Gratification, and Low Self-esteem negatively correlated with relationship quality; Narcissistic Gratification showed mixed correlations.
    • Females endorsed Object Constancy more, while males endorsed Ambivalence, Need Gratification, and Narcissistic Gratification more.

    Conclusions:

    • The SDMI effectively measures distinct levels of sexual decision-making.
    • Object Relations Theory concepts are relevant to understanding sexual decision-making and relationship quality.
    • Identified sex differences suggest varying psychological motivations in sexual decision-making between males and females.