The Role of Theory in Sex Research

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John Bancroft
Indiana University Press, 2000 - Psychology - 366 pages

Attempting to bridge the epistemological gaps between "positivist" and "postmodern" approaches to theoretical models of sexual behavior, this book brings together essays and discussion by scholars representing a range of viewpoints and contrasting theoretical approaches. The essays examine four areas: sexuality through the life cycle, sexual orientation, individual differences in sexual risk taking, and adolescent sexual behavior.

 

Contents

ANTHONY WALSH
17
SARAH BLAFFER HRDY
33
LEONORE TIEFER
46
DARYL
67
GILBERT HERDT
82
HEINO F L MEYERBAHLBURG
110
GARY W DOWSETT
125
General Discussion
133
CONSTANCE A NATHANSON
241
JOSEPH LEE RODGERS
258
CAROLINE BLEDSOE
279
CLAIRE BRINDIS
286
General Discussion
294
RICHARD G PARKER
307
ROBERT T MICHAEL
322
General Discussion
328

JOHN GAGNON
149
JOHN BANCROFT
177
JAY PHILIP PAUL
213
MEG GERRARD
221
Some Conclusions and a Few Afterthoughts
336
Conference Participants
349
Index
355
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