Today’s Couples and Families:

Marriage

Does the Hook-Up Culture Signal the End of Marriage?

Sarah Whitton Ph.D. on April 18, 2019

Many young adults prefer hooking up over relationships. Will they ever want to settle down?

Many young adults prefer hooking up over relationships. Will they ever want to settle down?

Relationships

The Reasons Why People Hook Up

Sarah Whitton Ph.D. on August 24, 2018

Is it true that all men just want sex, and all women want relationships?

Is it true that all men just want sex, and all women want relationships?

Relationships

OK, We Hooked Up, What Happens Now?

Sarah Whitton Ph.D. on July 9, 2018

It's common knowledge that hooking up is normal on college campuses today. But what happens after the hookup?

It's common knowledge that hooking up is normal on college campuses today. But what happens after the hookup?

Health

Can Romance Protect the Mental Health of LGBT Youth?

Sarah Whitton Ph.D. on May 29, 2018

LGBT youth are often victimized due to their sexual orientation. A new study suggests that romance can protect them from the negative psychological effects.

LGBT youth are often victimized due to their sexual orientation. A new study suggests that romance can protect them from the negative psychological effects.