The current study explored cultural differences in romantic and sexual attitudes and experiences as well as their associations with mental health and well-being among young adults in India and the United States of America. We recruited a sample of 883 unmarried young adults from both countries (n _USA = 459; n _India = 424). The results revealed that American participants endorsed liberal sexual attitudes and reported more involvement in sexual activities. Indian participants showed more pro-romantic attitudes and reported more mental health problems. The cultural effects on sexual and romantic attitudes were stronger for women. Most of the associations between romantic and sexual attitudes and experiences differed across cultural groups. Implications for future cross-cultural research on the sexual and romantic experiences of young adults are discussed.

目前的研究探讨了印度和美利坚合众国年轻人在浪漫和性态度和经历方面的文化差异，以及它们与心理健康和幸福感的关系。我们从这两个国家招募了 883 名未婚年轻人（n_美国 = 459；n_印度 = 424）。结果显示，美国参与者支持自由的性态度，并报告更多参与性活动。印度参与者表现出更多的浪漫态度，并报告了更多的心理健康问题。对女性而言，文化对性和浪漫态度的影响更强。浪漫和性的态度和经历之间的大多数关联在不同的文化群体中是不同的。讨论了未来跨文化研究对年轻人的性和浪漫经历的影响。