Table 21

Token Resistance Group - Mean rating for reasons for saying "no" and meaning "yes".
 
 
Male Female
I didn't want my partner to take sex for granted. .42** 1.15**
I wanted my partner to be the initiator. 1.05 .65
I thought it was too early in the relationship. .65 .94
I was afraid of being emotionally hurt or used. .30* .91*
I didn't want to appear too aggressive or eager. .90 .79
I thought it would increase sexual arousal. .68 .47
Sex in this situation was against my religious beliefs or moral values. .32 .62
I wasn't emotionally ready for sex. .20 .56
I wanted my partner to physically force me to have sex. .16 .24
I was angry at my partner and wanted to get back at them. .10 .21

* p < .05  ** p < .01

0 = Not a reason
1 = A moderately important reason
2 = A very important reason

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