APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Psychological Well-Being in Asexual Adults: A Comparison across Different Sexual Identities

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Social

  • Jane Burke
    Boston University
  • Ashley Dorame
    Boston University
  • Anne Marie Jagielo
    Boston University
  • Kelsey Dobbins
    Boston University
  • Annie Heyman
    Boston University
  • Andrea Mercurio
    Boston University

Abstract

We explored whether self-identified asexual adults differed in well-being compared to self-identified hetereosexual, gay, and bisexual adults. Asexual individuals scored lower than all other groups in self-acceptance, positive relations with others, and purpose in life. These results are preliminary and are in need of replication with a larger sample.

Sexuality/Sexual Behavior

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