Personality and Sexting: The Relationship Between Sexting Behaviors, Sexting Expectations, and the Big Five
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-26-2021
School
Child and Family Studies
Abstract
Sexting is a common practice in intimate relationships; however, little research has investigated the role that sexting plays in adult relationships. The authors surveyed 356 individuals about their sexting behaviors and expectations and personality factors. Results indicated extroversion and openness are associated with greater arousal expectations for sending sexts and lower negative expectations for receiving sexts. Agreeableness is associated with lower negative expectations for sending sexts. Neuroticism is associated with lower arousal expectations and greater negative expectations for sending sexts. Individuals who are cohabitating sext more frequently than individuals who are dating, single, or married.
Publication Title
The Family Journal
Recommended Citation
Jeanfreau, M. M.,
Holden, C.,
Wright, L. E.,
Thompson, R.
(2021). Personality and Sexting: The Relationship Between Sexting Behaviors, Sexting Expectations, and the Big Five. The Family Journal.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/18466