First published 2001
Social psychologists have long overlooked sexuality despite its fundamental role in human connections. Roy F. Baumeister addresses this gap by assembling compelling research that views sex through a social lens. The collection examines sexual behavior as patterns people perform together while responding to social forces. These articles explore how individuals connect with each other through sexual expression. Rather than treating sexuality as purely biological or individual, the work positions it as a group phenomenon shaped by external pressures and interpersonal dynamics. Baumeister presents sex as fundamentally social behavior that reflects how people interact and influence one another. The reader offers fresh perspectives on intimate human connections.
Genres: psychology, social-science, sociology, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, social-commentary
368 pages · Hardcover · Psychology Press