Applying Sexual Standards to Self Versus Same-Sex Others
The sexual standards one holds for oneself can differ from one's own
We do not currently have any specific hypotheses on how this effect will look
though. Primarily we aim to establish this specific appraisal for self. While
one might believe that for both sexes reducing other's sexual opportunities in
competition with oneself might take priority, especially by men in a short-term
setting, our current methodology does not make such a competitive approach clear
to participants. Also, there might even be a lack of sexual hypocrisy, no
differences in how one appraises partners for self versus same-sex other for the
least negative sexual histories, and there might be more risk willingness or
sexual liberal attitudes on behalf of others. We will therefore explore this
self versus same-sex other constellation.