Introversion Across Sexual Orientations: A Comparison of Asexual and Heterosexual Young Adults in India

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between introversion, asexuality, and heterosexuality in 103 young adults (18-25 years old) from India using purposive sampling. Participants identified as asexual (n=53) or heterosexual (n=50) and completed self-report measures of introversion, asexuality, and heterosexuality. Analyses conducted with SPSS revealed a weak positive correlation between asexuality and introversion scores, and a weak negative correlation between heterosexuality and introversion scores. Additionally, an independent samples t-test indicated a significant difference in introversion scores between the 2 samples. These findings challenge initial hypotheses and highlight the need for further research to explore the specific dynamics between sexuality and introversion within the Indian context. The study contributes to a growing understanding of sexual orientation and introversion among young adults in India.