Comparison of daily and retrospective reports of vaginal sex in heterosexual men and women.(Report): An article from: The Journal of Sex Research

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From the author: This study examined the agreement between daily and retrospective reports of vaginal sex over a two-month period in a sample of 376 heterosexually active men and women. We also examined whether gender, age, or method of daily data collection (self-administered vs. interviewer administered) were related to agreement between daily and retrospective reports. Both counts and categorical measures of frequency of the behaviors were examined. There were no gender, age, or data collection method effects. When measured as a count, participants reported more instances of vaginal intercourse in the retrospective reports than on the daily reports. In contrast, comparison of retrospective categorical measures of frequency to daily reports showed considerable variability. Possible reasons for the over-reporting of counts of vaginal sex in retrospective reports are explored.

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Title: Comparison of daily and retrospective reports of vaginal sex in heterosexual men and women.(Report)
Author: Mary Rogers Gillmore
Publication:The Journal of Sex Research (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2010
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Volume: 47 Issue: 4 Page: 279(6)

Article Type: Report

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