Casual Sex among Young People

Authors

  • Jessica M. Avenido University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Roberto M. Cabardo University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Juanito B. Aliño Jr. University of San Jose-Recoletos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.01.06

Keywords:

Casual sex, sex, non romantic relationship

Abstract

This paper examines the reasons why young people engage in casual sex by investigating the reasons why an individual gives in to transitory pleasure. It also examines of the psyche of those who do not indulge in. It also leads to the formulation of a Casual Sex Theory that individuals who are highly rational and are self-actualized are not prone to casual sex. Thus, an individual’s orientation that is anchored on the physiological and sexual aspects make him vulnerable to casual sex. Persons with hedonistic and pragmatic orientation are likely to engage in casual sex. In conclusion, an elevation of the level of awareness among young people from their rational capacity has to be given primary importance for the youth are the most vulnerable in casual sex phenomenon.

Author Biographies

Jessica M. Avenido, University of San Jose-Recoletos

finished her M.A. in Religious Education at Mother of Life Center, Quezon City, Philippines. Her catechetical training paved the way for her 5-year stint as staff member of the Campus Ministry. Eventually, she engaged herself in full time catechetical instruction in the tertiary level. Among her field of interests are education, religion, curriculum development and values education. Currently, she is an assistant professor in the Center for Religious Education of the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines and handles the formation program of a core group of the children of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).

Roberto M. Cabardo, University of San Jose-Recoletos

graduated Master of Arts in Development Communication from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R). His interests include law, education, mass media and research. At present, he is a faculty member of the Department of Journalism and Communication of the College of Arts and Sciences of USJ-R. His previous work in government as Information Officer of the Philippine Information Agency gave him the chance to conduct media fora, surveys, databanking, and focus group discussions about the programs of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Health, National Kidney Training Institute, DENR, OPAPP, Pag-Ibig, GSIS, SSS, National Nutrition Council, DOLE, DOE, PRC, POEA, OWWA, DILG, DTI, Cultural Center of the Philippines, NCCA, private institutions, and some local government units.

Juanito B. Aliño Jr., University of San Jose-Recoletos

is the Director of the Center for Policy, Research and Development Studies of the University of San Jose-Recoletos. Prior to that, he was a full time faculty teaching subjects on Economics, Statistics, Econometrics and Research. From 2005 to 2007, Dr. Aliño served as the Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Before joining the academe, he was working for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 7 as a Senior Science Research Specialist and at the same time teaching at the University of San Carlos in the undergraduate level and in the graduate school. He is a consultant and serves as an Economic specialist to various companies in the country. Dr. Aliño has published extensively in the areas of economics, agriculture, marketing, governance and environment related studies. He has been conducting lectures on quantitative research development process and techniques, research skills capability enhancement, research and statistics to students and government officials. Dr. Aliño finished his A.B. Economics (cum laude) from the Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos obtained a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics degree from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna and received his Doctor of Management in Human Resource Management from the University of San Jose-Recoletos.

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Published

2013-06-18

How to Cite

Avenido, J. M., Cabardo, R. M., & Aliño Jr., J. B. (2013). Casual Sex among Young People. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.01.06

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013)

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