Today, according to one study, more than 90% of American college students say their campus is characterized by a hookup culture, and students believe that about 85% of their classmates have hooked up.

What created hookup culture?

A cultural revolution Hookups began to become more frequent in the 1920s, with the upsurge of automobiles and novel entertainment, such as movie theaters. Instead of courting at home under a parents watchful eye, young adults left the home and were able to explore their sexuality more freely.

What is a college hookup?

Hookups are when a couple get together for a physical encounter and dont expect anything else. Lest you think college students are all lecherous, hooking up doesnt mean having sex, although it can. A hookup usually lasts only one night and is usually between two people who are strangers or brief acquaintances.

When did the term hooking up start?

also hook-up, connection, 1903, from verbal phrase hook up, which is attested from 1825 in reference to yarn; 1925 as establish a link with. The noun is from 1922 of radio sets, later of television broadcasts. Modern slang verbal sense of to meet for sex is attested by 2003.