Attitudes and behavior of college students relative to oral-genital sexuality

Abstract

A survey was conducted to determine college students' attitudes toward and behavior relative to oral-genital sexuality. Information concerning attitude and behavior was elicited through the use of an equal-interval attitude scale and a behavior inventory. Responses from 91 students were analyzed. Results of the study indicated that more favorable attitudes toward oralgenital sexuality were expressed by students who had participated in the specific behavior and by students who had experienced sexual intercourse. Attitude toward receiving oral-genital contact was found to be dependent on church attendance. Men were more likely than women to have received oralgenital contact, and students who had participated in sexual intercourse were more likely to have both administered and received oral-genital contact. Receiving oral-genital contact was dependent on church attendance. Women were more likely than men to require love as a prerequisite for their participation in oral-genital contact.