Hook Up Culture Research Papers

“Hook up culture” is becoming more and more popular with the youth of our generation. More than it ever was before, even older, single parents are participating. “Hook up culture” is when you “...accept and encourage casual sexual encounters…” (Dockterman NYT) such as pursuing the physical pleasures of strangers, or people you do not plan on having a committed relationship with. Low self esteem is bringing people to participate in “hookup culture”; which is leaving this generation unprepared for love. Not to mention, STD rates are increasing due to the dramatic increase in college students looking for a “FWB” or friend with benefits, “which is when two people becoming sexually involved without being emotionally involved, usually friends” (Urban

“Hooking up” is popular with college students because they want to have ‘fun’ without having to commit to one person, or be exclusive with anyone. In all “people with a median age of 19 are hooking up” (Manthos 2). Which means that when kids start getting out of high school and go to college is when they are most likely to participate in the “hookup culture”. In some studies, analysts discovered that more men choose to hook up than women. At least ½ of men in study said that they have, are, or would like to hook up. And only ⅓ of women said that they would (Hooking up and Hanging out3). This study also showed that more women are interested in long lasting relationships than men. Unfortunately both genders have a large portion of people that are “hooking up”. Even though the last decade has shown us that mostly young adults hook up, and mostly men, now more middle aged singles are doing it. “People of all ages are doing it…” because, they think they can and they have nothing else to lose (Kerner 1). And if middle aged adults are single and not looking for a relationship they have the right to do what makes them happy. But consider if they have kids, what do kids think when mommy or daddy stays out all night or bring strangers home several nights a week. These parents could be bringing their children emotional stress, that could later lead to a weak relationship

But most partners even felt closer to their friend, but not many ever moved past being FWB or friend zoned. During an unofficial survey done by university students, they found that over 60% of the surveyors had been in, were in, or wanted to be in a FWB relationship. And out of the ones who had or were, 50% of them felt closer to their partner after they had started “hooking up” (manthos 2). When people participate in “hookup culture” at least half of the participants get feelings for the partner, even though the initial point of the relationship was to stay strictly physical. Although only about 20% of these relationships transition into a romantic relationship (2), that still leaves 80% of these people awkward with feelings even though the begining agreement was to get none. So to transition, it almost seems inevitable to form feelings for your partner. Spending that much time with them would make you at least care about their well being as a person. So does this mean that people should go into relationships looking for relationships? Or that they do? One author believed that those people who ended up feeling closer to their partner, went into the relationship wanting more. (1). People may say that they are too busy to maintain a relationship, but to remain friends with benefits, you have to spend time with them too. However if casual hook ups is all that a person is looking