Hook-up behaviour was higher for males, whereas females reported the highest incidence of hook-up behaviour for kissing.
Authors
Bhasker Malu, Lecturer, Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India; CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Bani Kohli, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Janani Janarthanan, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Aranyak Nanda, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Angelin Ann, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Arpit Kothari, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India.
Summary
This study aimed to explore the existence of hook-up behaviour among emerging adults in the Indian metropolitan cities of Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. The study used a survey design.
The sexual behaviour subsection of the Sexual Behaviour Questionnaire was used to assess the frequency of the various types of hook-up behaviour. The results indicated that the participants’ frequency of hook-up behaviour was 55.13%.
Overall hook-up behaviour was higher for males, whereas females reported the highest incidence of hook-up behaviour for kissing.
Hook-up behaviour was highest for emerging adults living independently in apartments, followed by those living in paying guests/hostels and living with family. The findings provide evidence for a hook-up culture in Indian metropolitan cities.
Published in: Sexuality & Culture
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