The role of alcohol and drugs in hookup culture increases the risk of sexual assault. The majority of young men appear to engage in hookup culture. Not Supported: Hookup culture is mainly driven by men's preferences, whereas women would prefer long-term relationships in college.
It thrives on spontaneity. For same-gender couples, one important cause of "relational ambiguity" is the constant need to create and modify social scripts for sexual and romantic relationships.