Actor Power and Perceived Partner Power Differentially Relate to Sexual Behavior and Motivations
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on November 27, 2025
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
Assertively pursuing sexual needs versus complying or accommodating to partner’s sexual desires has considerable implications. We apply and integrate general theories of power to identify how people’s own power (actor power) and perceptions of their ...
Assertively pursuing sexual needs versus complying or accommodating to partner’s sexual desires has considerable implications. We apply and integrate general theories of power to identify how people’s own power (actor power) and perceptions of their ...