Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

de Assis Brasil, Marseylle Louise; Zakhour, Stephanie; Figueira, Gabriel L.; Pires, Pedro P.; Nardi, A. E.; Sardinha, Aline

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2035869pmid: 35195053

Abstract This paper provides an integrative review of psychometric instruments targeting sexual function and clinical measures of sexuality available to the Brazilian population. Our aim was to summarize the existing measures, indicating current development needs related to the quality of psychometric evidence, research design and untapped theoretical ground that could be relevant for clinical practice and research in sexuality. Electronic databases were searched. Additional records were found through a manual search. The general search terms and operators were (scale OR inventory OR questionnaire) AND (validation) AND (sexual beliefs OR sexuality OR sexual behavior OR sexual function OR sexual satisfaction) AND (Brazil or Brazilian). The results indicate a total of 18 developed or transculturally adapted and/or validated scales and questionnaires available in Brazilian Portuguese, covering sexual dysfunctions and clinical measures. Despite development, adaptation and validation efforts, there is a critical need for better psychometric and sampling strategies as well as norms for the clinical interpretation of test results. Ecological validity is also a challenge. At present, sexual assessments in Brazil offer some useful information, but reaching the applied clinical field remains a challenge. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.2035869 .

Balon, Richard

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2055686pmid: 35319348

Seifen, Tanja; Shaw, Caitlin M.; Smith, C. Veronica; Johnson, Laura R.

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2053017pmid: 35321637

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO), defines sexual well-being as a multifaceted construct, consisting of more than absence of disease or experiences of pleasure. Further, the WHO suggests that sexual knowledge should contribute to sexual well-being. We examined the relationship between personal sexual knowledge–knowing one’s individual sexual preferences–and sexual health knowledge–awareness of reproduction, contraception, and diseases–and sexual well-being, comprised of sexual satisfaction, assertiveness, and competence in a sample of 484 emerging adults. Personal sexual knowledge but not sexual health knowledge, was a significant predictor of sexual well-being. Further, this relationship was moderated by gender (stronger for women) but not prior sex education.

Durcan, Emre; Turan, Senol; Bircan, Basak Ecem; Yaylamaz, Selver; Okur, Ihsan; Demir, Ahmet Numan; Sulu, Cem; Kara, Zehra; Sahin, Serdar; Taze, Sabriye Sibel; Mefkure Ozkaya, Hande; Kadioglu, Pinar

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Péloquin, Katherine; Dutrisac, Cynthia; Jean, Mireille; Benoit, Zoé; Brassard, Audrey; Mondor, Josianne; Lussier, Yvan

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2060886pmid: 35395924

Abstract Attachment theory postulates that three behavioral systems—attachment, caregiving, and sex—are essential for optimal relationship functioning in couples. We examined the contribution of attachment insecurities, perceived partner support, and sexual satisfaction to relational instability in 274 couples seeking relationship therapy. The results underscore the importance of all three systems for relationship stability, showing that for both men and women, avoidance of intimacy, low perceived partner support, and low sexual satisfaction were significant and concurrent predictors of relational instability. As such, intervening on factors associated with all three behavioral systems might help reduce relationship instability in couples experiencing relationship distress.

Yessick, Lindsey R.; Jackowich, Robyn A.; Coyle, Shannon M.; Salomons, Tim V.; Pukall, Caroline F.

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2060887pmid: 35410584

Abstract This study examined whether low self-efficacy and heightened perceived stress were associated with dyspareunia at two timepoints during COVID-19. Sixty-two participants (31 with and 31 without dyspareunia) completed a longitudinal online survey. Self-efficacy declined during the pandemic, and individuals with dyspareunia reported lower self-efficacy compared to those without dyspareunia. Although stress was greater for those with dyspareunia, both groups reported stress reductions over time. Lower stress was associated with increases in self-efficacy. This study is the first to examine longitudinal trends of dyspareunia during the COVID-19 pandemic and illuminates psychological factors that may influence the experience of dyspareunia.

Creatura, Chris

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2126176pmid: N/A

Maykut, Caroline

doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2126174pmid: N/A