Graduation Term
2014
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
School of Communication
Committee Chair
John Baldwin
Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that the booty call relationship is becoming more prevalent on college campuses. The primary objective of this study is to achieve a deeper understanding through in-depth respondent interviews about the sexual script of the booty call relationship. Specifically, to inquire about the development, maintenance, and termination phases of the booty call relationship. A secondary objective is to reach better and more holistic understanding about the role of alcohol, text messages, and emotions plays in the booty call relationship. Through thematic analysis, it was found that no universal script could be set; however, there are different types of booty call relationship. Furthermore, it was found that alcohol played a huge factor in the development and maintenance phases; text messages played a large factor in the development and termination phases. Finally, happiness and guilt were the two most reported emotions experienced while in the booty call relationship.
Access Type
Thesis-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Lucht, Kayla Marie, "My One Week, Two Month, Three Year Stand: Identifying the Sexual Script of the Booty Call Relationship" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 178.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/178
DOI
http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2014.Lucht.K