Rodionov G.A., Ozerina A.A. Image of an Ideal Partner in the Views of Young People

Gennady A. Rodionov

Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russia, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Prospekt Universitetskij, 100, 400062, Volgograd, Russian Federation

Anna A. Ozerina

Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russia, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Prospekt Universitetskij, 100, 400062, Volgograd, Russian Federation, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9611-3928

 


 

Abstract. There is a mixed opinion about the impact of the parent of orientation in the process of selecting a partner and form their own families, underscoring the relevance of the study. Considering the partnership and partner selection factors should be considered variations of the respondents with different sexual orientation nowadays. Identifying features of the image of young people with a heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual orientation of an ideal partner given the parent image, it is the aim of this study. The study used standardized methods of data collection: Sex Role Inventory (S.Bem) and The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evolution Scale. Sexual orientation and other socio-demographic factors were identified through a questionnaire. The obtained data were statistically analyzed using single-factor analysis of variance, student's t-test for independent samples and Pearson correlation analysis. As a result of the study, conclusions have been obtained about the androgyny of the ideal partner of youth, combining feminine and masculine qualities. Consistent consideration of heterosexuality bisexuality and homosexuality in women may indicate a gradual change in preferences for more androgynous female characteristics. Men have the opposite tendency. Emotional cohesion in the family of orientation and the femininity of the ideal partner of youth are interrelated. It has been revealed that the emotional cohesion in the family of orientation and the femininity of the ideal partner of youth are interrelated. The presence of the dominant emotional relationship with the family of orientation in men compared to women is a scientific interest. This study allows us to expand the theoretical understanding of aspects when choosing a preferred partner, the specifics of the differences in this phenomenon depending on gender and sexual orientation. This study allows us to expand the theoretical understanding of aspects when choosing a preferred partner, the specifics of the differences in this phenomenon depending on gender and sexual orientation.

Key words: ideal partner, youth, sexual orientation, parent of orientation, femininity, masculinity, androgyny.

CitationRodionov G.A., Ozerina A.A. Image of an Ideal Partner in the Views of Young People // Artium Magister. - 2020. - Vol. 20. - No. 1. - pp. 11-16.


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