Sexual desire for non-normative sexual behaviors: differences between centennials and millennials considering sexual orientation
2024

Differences in Sexual Desire for Non-Normative Behaviors Between Centennials and Millennials

Sample size: 332 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Paramio Alberto, Tejeiro Ricardo, Romero-Moreno Antonio, Rusillo-Molina María, Cruces-Montes Serafín

Primary Institution: University of Cádiz

Hypothesis

There will be differences in appetence for non-normative sexual behavior between centennials and millennials.

Conclusion

Millennials show a greater appetite for certain non-normative sexual behaviors compared to centennials.

Supporting Evidence

  • Millennials and centennials show significant differences in their appetite for exhibitionism and foot fetishism.
  • Millennials are more likely to report higher appetites for voyeuristic behaviors.
  • Centennials show a greater openness to non-normative sexual behaviors compared to previous generations.

Takeaway

This study looked at how young people from different generations feel about unusual sexual behaviors, finding that older young adults are often more interested in some of these behaviors than younger ones.

Methodology

The study used a cross-sectional observational design with convenience sampling and an online survey.

Potential Biases

Potential biases due to convenience sampling and self-reported data.

Limitations

The sample size is relatively small and may not fully represent the broader population.

Participant Demographics

Participants included 159 centennials and 173 millennials, predominantly women (84.6%).

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Confidence Interval

99%

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fsoc.2024.1509111

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