Table 1 Desired Partner Characteristics
From: Partner influences on young women’s risky drug and sexual behavior
Subtheme | n | Sample Quote |
|---|---|---|
Partner is rebellious | 6 | “I always looked for the bad boys…the ones that were doing the exact same thing I was…going out and smoking weed and at times, you know when I would drink or when I used to use meth.” |
Emotional and financial support | 5 | “I think that girls want to find a man who can support them and who can um who has a job and who has a good head on their shoulders.” |
Wants a boyfriend | 5 | “Usually girls just want a boyfriend just to have a boyfriend. You know, just for cuz I mean to have someone through high school is awesome…” |
Partner is older or experienced | 3 | “The way that they got to do whatever they wanted. I think, like it seemed like they were a lot more free to do as they pleased. And that was somehow attractive.” |
Positive partner characteristics | 14 | “Somebody who’s, like, popular, and good looking, and has a lotta friends.” |