Determinants of Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction: Assessing a Cognitive-Emotional Model

Recent studies have demonstrated the role of sexual dysfunctional beliefs, negative automatic thoughts, and emotional responses in relation to sexual functioning. Nevertheless, no studies seem to have evaluated the role of these cognitive-emotional factors in determining sexual dissatisfaction. To t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of sexual medicine 2016-11, Vol.13 (11), p.1708-1717
Hauptverfasser: Abdolmanafi, Atefe, Owens, Richard Glynn, Winter, Sam, Jahromi, Reza Ghorban, Peixoto, Maria Manuela, Nobre, Pedro
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Zusammenfassung:Recent studies have demonstrated the role of sexual dysfunctional beliefs, negative automatic thoughts, and emotional responses in relation to sexual functioning. Nevertheless, no studies seem to have evaluated the role of these cognitive-emotional factors in determining sexual dissatisfaction. To test a cognitive-emotional model of sexual dissatisfaction in women. In total, 207 women answered questionnaires assessing sexual dissatisfaction and cognitive and emotional variables that might affect sexual dissatisfaction. Sexual dissatisfaction was measured by the Index of Sexual Satisfaction, sexual beliefs were measured by the Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire, and thoughts and emotional responses were measured by the Sexual Modes Questionnaire. A path analysis was conducted to assess the conceptual model proposed. Results indicated that dysfunctional sexual beliefs work as predisposing factors by eliciting negative automatic thoughts and emotions, which impair the processing of erotic stimuli and interfere negatively with sexual satisfaction. This finding suggests a role for cognitive and emotional factors in predisposing and maintaining sexual dissatisfaction in women, suggesting relevant implications for intervention.
ISSN:1743-6095
1743-6109
DOI:10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.08.013