A Leisurely Experience (Sometimes): Understanding Sexual Experiences for Couples in a Committed Relationship

dc.contributor.authorBondy, Jessica Renee
dc.date.accessioned2013-04-25T15:27:11Z
dc.date.available2013-04-25T15:27:11Z
dc.date.issued2013-04-25T15:27:11Z
dc.date.submitted2013-04-20
dc.description.abstractSexual experiences are an important part of everyday life, yet little research has taken place to understand it’s implication in the leisure realm. As leisure scholars adopt a holistic view of the individual, one’s sexual experiences remain a critical element devoid of empirical research. The current study examined the linkages between leisure and sexual experiences for six couples in the life stage of early adulthood. Findings revealed that relationally, couples conceptualized sexual experiences as a means to express love. At an individual level, it was clear that leisurely dimensions including intrinsic motivation, perceived freedom, involvement, arousal, mastery and spontaneity were present in some sexual experiences. This research provides support that sexual experiences can be plotted on Neulinger’s (1981) Leisure Continuum highlighting the work-like and/or leisurely aspects of relational sexual experiences.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10012/7439
dc.language.isoenen
dc.pendingfalseen
dc.publisherUniversity of Waterlooen
dc.subjectSexual Experiencesen
dc.subjectLeisure Dimensionsen
dc.subjectRelationshipsen
dc.subjectEarly Adulthooden
dc.subjectLeisureen
dc.subjectWellnessen
dc.subjectLoveen
dc.subjectSexen
dc.subjectLeisure Continuumen
dc.subject.programRecreation and Leisure Studiesen
dc.titleA Leisurely Experience (Sometimes): Understanding Sexual Experiences for Couples in a Committed Relationshipen
dc.typeMaster Thesisen
uws-etd.degreeMaster of Artsen
uws-etd.degree.departmentRecreation and Leisure Studiesen
uws.peerReviewStatusUnrevieweden
uws.scholarLevelGraduateen
uws.typeOfResourceTexten

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