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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > sexuality > sexual motives

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sexual motives  

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  • The term sexual motives refers to the underlying reasons for, or purposes served by, sexual behavior. Typically assessed through self-report, motives or reasons represent a person's own understanding of why he or she has sex and thus provide an important window onto the meaning that individuals ascribe to their sexual experiences. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Sexual Motives]

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