Relationship power, decision making, and sexual relations: An exploratory study with couples of Mexican origin
Relationship power, decision making, and sexual relations: An exploratory study with couples of Mexican origin
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DOI：
10.1080/00224490209552152
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发表时间：
2002-11-01
影响因子：
3.6
通讯作者：
Sherman, CA
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作者：
Harvey, SM;Beckman, LJ;Sherman, CA
这项研究探讨了墨西哥裔夫妇如何定义权力的亲密关系，六，帽子使男性和女性感到强大的关系，以及每个合作伙伴在决策中的作用有关性和生殖问题。访谈进行了39个性活跃的夫妇和数据进行了分析，使用内容分析。结果表明，权力被认为是控制的合作伙伴和决策能力。女性表示，当她们单方面做出决定并拥有经济独立时，她们在人际关系中感到更有力量。当男人能控制自己的伴侣并把钱带回家时，他们会感到自己很强大。受访者一致认为，妇女对家庭事务和儿童的决定，而男子作出有关金钱的决定调查结果表明，而夫妇分享决策有关性活动和避孕药具的使用，男子被视为发起人的性活动和妇女更有可能建议使用避孕套。
This study explored how couples of Mexican origin define power in intimate relationships, vi,hat makes men and women feel powerful in relationships, and the role of each partner in decision making about sexual and reproductive matters. Interviews were conducted with each partner of 39 sexually active couples and data were analyzed using content analysis. Results indicate that power is perceived as control over ones partner and the ability to make decisions. Women Say they feel more powerful in relationships when they make unilateral decisions and have economic independence. Men feel powerful when they have control over their partner and bring home money. Respondents agreed that Women Make decisions about household matters and children, while men make decisions related to money Findings indicate that whereas couples share decision making about sexual activities and contraceptive use, men are seen as initiators of sexual activity and women are more likely to suggest condom use.