Abstract
In an effort to utilize theory to understand sexual communication, this study examined if the Goals-Plans-Actions Theory's conceptualization of goals would relate to the use of direct and indirect sexual initiation strategies. We surveyed 111 participants and asked them to identify the salient goals and strategies used when initiating sex with a partner. Although relational resource goals and identity goals were rated high, they had no effect on the use of direct or indirect initiation strategies. However, the primary goal of having sex and conversation management goals positively correlated with the use of direct and indirect initiation strategies.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
51
Issue
2
First Page
206
Last Page
222
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Harris, Shawna
(2019)
"The Influence of Goals on Sexual Initiation,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 51:
No.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol51/iss2/4
Copyright
©2019 Iowa Communication Association
