Understanding Human Sexuality: Introduction, Research, and TheoriesChapter 1What is sexuality?Sexuality- sexual attitudes, feelings, and behaviorsHumans have a lot of rituals and laws that go with sexualitySome researches believe “sexuality” is uniquely humanSexuality in the USContradictory, confusing messagesMany sexual images in media: most are unrealistic, misleading, inaccurateThere are no mention of contraceptionThe partners don’t talk to each other before/afterDespite sexualized media, US still fairly repressive sexually: same sex relationships, prostitution, pornographyEthnocentrism: regarding one’s own ethnic group, culture as superior- what we do/believe sexually is the only thing that’s rightBelieving your culture’s norms, customs should be the standard used to judge culturesSexuality Around the WorldWide variations in attitudes, behaviors2 extremes illustrate variety:Inis Beag- extremely sexually repressiveMangaia- extremely sexually permissiveIn between these, a whole world of diversityEven within the US, large variations in behavior, attitudesOral sexThe more education people have, the more diverse their sexual relations areSo, is everything normal/healthy?Sexuality researchers believe:Human sexuality is diverse, and diversity is normalSexual attitudes/behaviors exist on a continuumSexuality researchers evaluate sexual behaviors for abnormality using three criteria:Does it involve coercion or force?- if the sexual behavior involves either of these it is considered unhealthyDoes it have the potential for serious harm to self or others?Does it cause personal distress?Chapter 2: Research MethodsEthical ConcernsThe IRB approves the research initiallyInformed consent: study must be explained to participant before they agree to participateCould possibly affect the resultsVoluntary Participation: participant must be allowed to withdraw at any timeMinimize harm or distress- all ethical concerns center around thisAnonymityUsing deception: must be justifiable and explained afterwardDebriefing: must give participants info about study after it is completedCollecting DataSampling: selecting members of the population to be in your studyWant sample to be representative: as much like population as possibleBest way to select sample is randomly: every person in population has equal chance of being in samplePSYCH 3260 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Current Lecture I. What is sexuality?II. Sexuality in US v Rest of Worlda. Ethnocentrism III. Research Methodsa. Ethical Concernsb. Collecting DataCurrent Lecture Understanding Human Sexuality: Introduction, Research, and Theories  Chapter 1 What is sexuality?- Sexuality- sexual attitudes, feelings, and behaviors- Humans have a lot of rituals and laws that go with sexualityo Some researches believe “sexuality” is uniquely human  Sexuality in the US- Contradictory, confusing messages o Many sexual images in media: most are unrealistic, misleading, inaccurate There are no mention of contraception The partners don’t talk to each other before/aftero Despite sexualized media, US still fairly repressive sexually: same sex relationships, prostitution, pornography- Ethnocentrism: regarding one’s own ethnic group, culture as superior- what we do/believe sexually is the only thing that’s righto Believing your culture’s norms, customs should be the standard used to judgecultures These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Sexuality Around the World- Wide variations in attitudes, behaviorso 2 extremes illustrate variety: Inis Beag- extremely sexually repressive  Mangaia- extremely sexually permissiveo In between these, a whole world of diversity o Even within the US, large variations in behavior, attitudes Oral sex The more education people have, the more diverse their sexual relations are  So, is everything normal/healthy?- Sexuality researchers believe:o Human sexuality is diverse, and diversity is normalo Sexual attitudes/behaviors exist on a continuum - Sexuality researchers evaluate sexual behaviors for abnormality using three criteria:o Does it involve coercion or force?- if the sexual behavior involves either of these it is considered unhealthy o Does it have the potential for serious harm to self or others?o Does it cause personal distress? Chapter 2: Research Methods Ethical Concerns - The IRB approves the research initiallyo Informed consent: study must be explained to participant before they agree to participate Could possibly affect the resultso Voluntary Participation: participant must be allowed to withdraw at any timeo Minimize harm or distress- all ethical concerns center around this  Anonymity o Using deception: must be justifiable and explained afterwardo Debriefing: must give participants info about study after it is completed Collecting Data- Sampling: selecting members of the population to be in your studyo Want sample to be representative: as much like population as possible o Best way to select sample is randomly: every person in population has equal chance of being in