Perceived value-orientations toward premarital virginity of female virgins and nonvirgins
Peretti, P.O.; Brown, S.; Richards, P.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica 79(3): 321-331
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8967 PMID: 543436 Document Number: 380829
Various studies have suggested an increase in the incidence of premarital intercourse among women with a corresponding decline in premarital virginity. The present study was conducted in an attempt to determine perceived value-orientations toward premarital virginity of female virgins and nonvirgins. It examined the possibility of different orientations for different virgin or nonvirgin classifications and motivations. Results suggested significant differences between female virgins and nonvirgins among ten value-orientation criteria.