Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 70 No. 2, 2000.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Sexuality - Relation to Sexual Behaviour
Stjepan Baloban
orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-3222
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Gordan Črpić
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
On the basis the results obtained in the »European Values Study, EVS - 1999«, this article discusses human sexuality and Croatian citizens' attitudes towards sexual behaviour. The first part deals with the question of the importance of sexual relations for a successful marriage, and attitudes towards the lifestyle of a »woman as a single parent«. Of 16 values offered as important for a successful marriage, »happy sexual relationship« was in seventh place, coming after: mutual respect and appreciation, faithfulness, understanding and tolerance, being willing to discuss the problems that come up between husband and wife, children and talking a lot about mutual interests.
Our research leads us to a paradox in connection with altitudes towards the lifestyle of a »single mother«. On the one hand, we have clear support for the option of a woman having a child as a single mother (65,9%), and on the other hand, we have even clearer agreement with the opinion that a child needs both parents in order to grow up happily.
The second or central part of this article deals with the social dimension of sexual behaviour: extra-marital affairs, casual sex, sexual relations of minors, and attitudes towards prostitution, homosexuality and AIDS. The third part deals with the issue of attitudes towards abortion.
The hypothetical framework within which the obtained empirical results have been interpreted is based on the assumption that sexuality is a constituative part of human personality, so that an integral approach must be taken bearing in mind the dignity of human beings as such.
The results of this study show, on the one hand, that generally speaking, the majority of Croatian citizens still have a traditional attitude towards sexuality in marriage and towards sexual behaviour outside marriage. This attitude coincides to a large extent with the traditional doctrine of the Catholic Church. On the other hand, younger generations, as well as more educated people, are more inclined to justify different forms of sexual behaviour which are in contrast to the above-mentioned traditional attitude. Christians who practice their religion to a greater extent, are more inclined towards the traditional attitude, even though a tendency towards permissiveness is also observed in younger generations of Christians.
In the research, it was possible to confirm differences in the understanding of sexuality between male and female populations in several areas. This study puts an emphasis on a value qualification of sexuality and sexual behaviour, out of which, for today's society and the Church, especially in relation to the younger generation, emerge numerous problems that require further discussion.
Ključne riječi
sexuality; sexual behaviour; casual sex; prostitution; homosexuality; AIDS; abortion
Hrčak ID:
31168
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.11.2000.
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