Sociosexual Orientations and Well-Being: Differences Across Gender.

Background Sociosexuality explains whether people hold an (un)restricted orientation toward casual sex, and its effects on well-being are inconclusive. This study investigates how specifically the facets of sociosexuality relate to three components of well-being in men and women. Methods : Self-report measures of sociosexuality and well-being were assessed in 556 Polish adults. Results : Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis revealed differences in sociosexual attitudes and desire across gender. Structural equation models showed significant results only for men-emotional and psychological well-being were positively predicted by sociosexual behavior and negatively predicted by desire. Conclusions : Sociosexuality predicted well-being differently across gender.