College & The Relationship: "Hooking Up"
In college, students have many options when it comes to the opposite sex. An individual has the option of being single, in a committed relationship, or even dating occasionally. But today, more and more students are choosing to just "hook up".
Erica L. Turner
Issue date: 3/5/08 Section: Expressions
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What is "hooking up"?
"Hooking up", is a vague terms that ranges from person to person. Its definition can range from "gentle touching" to intercourse. But according to UrbanDictionary.com,
"Hooking up" is defined as engaging in romantic or sexual activity with another usually at a gathering or party. It usually involves little or no emotional attachment.
A person sees this attractive guy/girl at a party. They talk for a while and realize that they have chemistry between them. One thing may lead to another, and they hook up. The next day, the pair returns back to their normal lives. This is "hooking up".
Who is "hooking up"?
According to a survey of 555 college students taken by Elizabeth Paul, a psychology professor at the College of New Jersey, 78 percent of college students participate in this ritual. While the statistics say that most college students are participating in this act, many are opposed to it.
"I feel that one night stands ("hooking up") in college is not a good idea because if it's a small college, the count can become something serious and soon you'll become known as a whore.", said Ke'Shon Kirkland, a junior Mass Communincations major from Alcorn State University.
Why "hook up"?
"Hooking up", which is synonymous with having a one-night stand, is as popular as it has ever been among college students, according to a Journal of Sex Research study. According to the study, college students "hook up" because of the short-term commitment, and the no-strings attached sex. With "hooking up", one does not have to worry about the obligation of having relationship and only staying with one person.
The effects of "hooking up"
Theresa Perry, a sophomore communications major from New Orleans, LA, found "hooking up" sexually gratifying, but it left her empty in other ways."Well at one time I was all for hooking up and one night stands, booty calls, casual sex, whatever you want to call it. Most of the time it was physically satisfying however emotionally and spiritually it left me empty.", Perry explained.
Along with emothional distress that is associated with "hooking up", sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more likely to occur with the multiple partners. According to The Center for Disease Control, two-thirds of STDs occur in people 25 years old or younger, and, by age 24, one in four sexually active people will contract some type of STD.
"People are diminishing their self worth and undoing the need to be in productive relationships by "hooking up.", said Williams.
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