sociosexuality

Meaning

Sociosexuality is a personality trait that encompasses an individual's attitudes, behaviors, and willingness to engage in sexual relationships, ranging from restricted, monogamous relationships to more unrestricted, casual encounters. It is often measured using the Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI), which assesses an individual's sociosexual attitudes, desires, and behaviors.

Examples

• Research has shown that individuals with an unrestricted sociosexuality tend to have more sexual partners and engage in riskier sexual behaviors.
• Sociosexuality can influence an individual's mating strategies, with those having a more restricted sociosexuality preferring long-term, committed relationships.