Date of Award
January 2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Counseling Psychology & Community Services
First Advisor
Sarah Edwards
Abstract
Presently there is a lack of research examining how geographical differences may related to different manifestations of hook up culture. Females from rural communities' were focused on in order to try to account for the gap in literature focusing on whether females' affect and self-esteem predicted future hook-up behaviors. Among young females, those who are from a rural community engage in hook-ups more frequently than those from an urban area; as well as report negative experiences within the community after they engage in a hook-up. The relationship between female's self-esteem and their intent to participate in a hook-up in the future was accounted for by negative affect. Together these findings suggest that female's from rural communities engage in hook-ups despite the potential negative consequences due to their low self-esteem or negative affect.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Kristyn, "Self-Esteem, Emotions And Relationships" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 1596.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/1596