Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations
Research examining age-gap relationships is sparse, particularly on women who date younger men. Using a content analysis consisting of non-parametric statistical analysis, we investigated age-hypogamy (with male partners approximately 7-10 years younger) and age homogamy with levels of emotional int...
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| description | Research examining age-gap relationships is sparse, particularly on women who date younger men. Using a content analysis consisting of non-parametric statistical analysis, we investigated age-hypogamy (with male partners approximately 7-10 years younger) and age homogamy with levels of emotional intelligence (E.I.), sexual self-efficacy (SSE), and subjective happiness (S.H.). Twenty-four women were recruited via social media platforms. Seventeen women in age-hypogamy relationships had a mean age = 45.86 years (SD = 4.47), and seven women in age-homogamy relationships had a mean age = 42.34 years (SD = 9.04) with an age range for both groups between 25 and 57 years. Results suggested that age-hypogamy relationships scored higher on levels of E.I., S.H., and SSE when compared to women in age-homogamy relationships. Since SSE, E.I., and S.H. are associated with fulfilling intimate relationships, this study questions the preconceived notion that age-hypogamy relationships are any less fulfilling or successful than those in age-homogamy relationships. Future research among a larger and more diverse cohort in age gap relationships is needed to confirm the unique qualities of this population. |
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| spelling | oai:repository.londonmet.ac.uk:89242024-03-01T11:54:29Z http://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/8924/ Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations Thomas, Marilyn Banbury, Samantha Lusher, Joanne Chandler, Chris 150 Psychology Research examining age-gap relationships is sparse, particularly on women who date younger men. Using a content analysis consisting of non-parametric statistical analysis, we investigated age-hypogamy (with male partners approximately 7-10 years younger) and age homogamy with levels of emotional intelligence (E.I.), sexual self-efficacy (SSE), and subjective happiness (S.H.). Twenty-four women were recruited via social media platforms. Seventeen women in age-hypogamy relationships had a mean age = 45.86 years (SD = 4.47), and seven women in age-homogamy relationships had a mean age = 42.34 years (SD = 9.04) with an age range for both groups between 25 and 57 years. Results suggested that age-hypogamy relationships scored higher on levels of E.I., S.H., and SSE when compared to women in age-homogamy relationships. Since SSE, E.I., and S.H. are associated with fulfilling intimate relationships, this study questions the preconceived notion that age-hypogamy relationships are any less fulfilling or successful than those in age-homogamy relationships. Future research among a larger and more diverse cohort in age gap relationships is needed to confirm the unique qualities of this population. Informa UK Limited 2023-11-16 Article PeerReviewed text en https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/8924/1/cougarsnoauthors.preacceptededited.pdf Thomas, Marilyn, Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne and Chandler, Chris (2023) Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations. Sexual and Relationship Therapy. pp. 1-12. ISSN 1468-1749 https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2280561 10.1080/14681994.2023.2280561 |
| spellingShingle | 150 Psychology Thomas, Marilyn Banbury, Samantha Lusher, Joanne Chandler, Chris Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title | Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title_full | Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title_fullStr | Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title_short | Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations |
| title_sort | age hypogamy emotional intelligence sexual self efficacy and subjective happiness associations |
| topic | 150 Psychology |
| url | https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/8924/1/cougarsnoauthors.preacceptededited.pdf |
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