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Research on casual sexual relationships (CSRs) among emerging adults is prevalent, yet our empirical and theoretical knowledge of relationship processes involved in these relationships is limited. The present study's objective was to compare four CSR partner types (acquaintance, friend, non-dating partner, ex-romantic partner) on passion, intimacy, and commitment, the components of Sternberg's triangular theory of love. A total of 441 Canadians aged 18-25 years who were not in a romantic relationship, and who reported having had more than one sexual contact with their last CSR partner, completed an online survey. Across all partner types, passion was highest, followed by intimacy and commitment. Levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment generally increased with partner familiarity. However, CSR partner type differences on the three components were partially explained by CSR components (i.e., frequency of sexual activity, frequency of social activity, whether partners saw each other with the main goal of having sex, sexual exclusivity agreement, and hopes about the relationship). Results are consistent with CSRs' emphasis on sexuality, and, to a lesser extent, emotions. However, they challenge the mainstream and scientific conflation of CSRs with an absence of emotional bond, commitment, or love.

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Cette étude examine l’impact de l’intimidation homophobe et des stratégies d’adaptation sur 6 dimensions de l’intégration de l’orientation sexuelle (OS) à partir d’un échantillon de 262 jeunes LGBT. Un modèle de régression linéaire a été réalisé pour chaque dimension, avec la victimisation homophobe et les stratégies d’adaptation comme principales variables indépendantes d’intérêt. La victimisation homophobe était associée à une plus faible affirmation de l’OS et à davantage d’homophobie/biphobie intériorisée, de préoccupations relatives au jugement d’autrui, de confusion identitaire, de dissimulation et de difficultés d’acceptation de l’OS. Les stratégies d’adaptation centrées sur la résolution de problèmes étaient associées à davantage de préoccupations relatives au jugement d’autrui alors que celles centrées sur l’évitement étaient associées à davantage de préoccupations relatives au jugement d’autrui et de difficulté d’acceptation de l’OS. Les résultats appuient l’importance de poursuivre la lutte à l’homophobie/biphobie et de mieux outiller les jeunes pour soutenir l’intégration positive de leur OS.(AU)

Sexual minority youths (SMY) face challenges in consolidating their sexual identity because of heterosexism. The role of homophobic bullying and coping strategies in the formation of sexual identity has been explored within a convenient sample of 262 sexual minority youths. Six dimensions of sexual identity formation have been tested, independent variables being: homophobic bullying, coping strategies (avoidance and problem-solving), age, gender, migration trajectory, residency, sexual attraction and time elapsed since the realization of the sexual identity difference. Homophobic bullying was associated with a lower score of sexual identity affirmation and higher scores of identity concealment, internalized homo/bi-phobia, acceptance concern, identity uncertainty and process difficulty. Problem-solving coping strategies were associated with acceptance concerns. Avoidance coping strategies were associated with higher scores of acceptance concern and process difficulty in accepting non-heterosexual identity. Results confirm the importance of homo/bi-phobia prevention in order to help SMY in sexual identity consolidation.(AU)

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Cette étude examine l'impact de l'intimidation homophobe et des stratégies d'adaptation sur 6 dimensions de l'intégration de l'orientation sexuelle (OS) à partir d'un échantillon de 262 jeunes LGBT. Un modèle de régression linéaire a été réalisé pour chaque dimension, avec la victimisation homophobe et les stratégies d'adaptation comme principales variables indépendantes d'intérêt. La victimisation homophobe était associée à une plus faible affirmation de l'OS et à davantage d'homophobie/biphobie intériorisée, de préoccupations relatives au jugement d'autrui, de confusion identitaire, de dissimulation et de difficultés d'acceptation de l'OS. Les stratégies d'adaptation centrées sur la résolution de problèmes étaient associées à davantage de préoccupations relatives au jugement d'autrui alors que celles centrées sur l'évitement étaient associées à davantage de préoccupations relatives au jugement d'autrui et de difficulté d'acceptation de l'OS. Les résultats appuient l'importance de poursuivre la lutte à l'homophobie/biphobie et de mieux outiller les jeunes pour soutenir l'intégration positive de leur OS

Sexual minority youths (SMY) face challenges in consolidating their sexual identity because of heterosexism. The role of homophobic bullying and coping strategies in the formation of sexual identity has been explored within a convenient sample of 262 sexual minority youths. Six dimensions of sexual identity formation have been tested, independent variables being: homophobic bullying, coping strategies (avoidance and problem-solving), age, gender, migration trajectory, residency, sexual attraction and time elapsed since the realization of the sexual identity difference. Homophobic bullying was associated with a lower score of sexual identity affirmation and higher scores of identity concealment, internalized homo/bi-phobia, acceptance concern, identity uncertainty and process difficulty. Problem-solving coping strategies were associated with acceptance concerns. Avoidance coping strategies were associated with higher scores of acceptance concern and process difficulty in accepting non-heterosexual identity. Results confirm the importance of homo/bi-phobia prevention in order to help SMY in sexual identity consolidation

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Sexual minority youths (SMY) face challenges in consolidating their sexual identity because of heterosexism. The role of homophobic bullying and coping strategies in the formation of sexual identity has been explored within a convenient sample of 262 sexual minority youths. Six dimensions of sexual identity formation have been tested, independent variables being: homophobic bullying, coping strategies (avoidance and problem-solving), age, gender, migration trajectory, residency, sexual attraction and time elapsed since the realization of the sexual identity difference. Homophobic bullying was associated with a lower score of sexual identity affirmation and higher scores of identity concealment, internalized homo/bi-phobia, acceptance concern, identity uncertainty and process difficulty. Problem-solving coping strategies were associated with acceptance concerns. Avoidance coping strategies were associated with higher scores of acceptance concern and process difficulty in accepting non-heterosexual identity. Results confirm the importance of homo/bi-phobia prevention in order to help SMY in sexual identity consolidation.