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Dysfunctional sexual beliefs as vulnerability factors for sexual dysfunction
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The differences on sexual beliefs presented by men and women with sexual dysfunction and their sexually functional counterparts were investigated. A total of 488 participants (160 females and 232 males without sexual problems and 47 females and 49 males with a DSM-IV diagnosis of sexual dysfunction) answered the Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire. Findings showed that, although effects have only reached statistical significance for the female group, both dysfunctional men and women endorsed more sexual dysfunctional beliefs than functional. Women presented significantly more age related beliefs (after menopause women loose their sexual desire, as women age, the pleasure they get from sex decreases) and body image beliefs (women who are not physically attractive cannot be sexually satisfied). Additionally, sexually dysfunctional males presented higher scores (not statistically significant) on 'macho' belief (a real man has sexual intercourse very often) and the beliefs about women satisfaction (the quality of the erection is what most satisfies women). Overall, findings support the idea that sexual beliefs may play a role as vulnerability factors for sexual dysfunction.
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“In addition to cognitive distraction, negative automatic thoughts (eg, I am a failure, I need to perform, my erection is not firm enough) and macho-beliefs that involve unrealistic, unattainable expectations of male sexual performance (eg, penile erection is essential for a woman's sexual satisfaction, failing to get an erection may result in the woman leaving me) may predispose men to get trapped”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Nobre, P. J., & Pinto‐Gouveia, J.
- Affiliations
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
- University of Coimbra (PT)
- Venue
- Journal of Sex Research
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2006-02
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 68-75
- ISSN
- 0022-4499 (ISSN-L)
- 1559-8519
- OpenAlex
- W2144696029
- Cited by
- 254
- References
- 26
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 4.04
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Journal of Sex Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Keywords
- sexual dysfunction, sexual beliefs, dysfunctional attitudes, vulnerability factors, gender differences, sexual desire, sexual satisfaction, menopause
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Body Image, Coitus, Culture, Female, Humans, Libido, Male, Middle Aged, Personal Satisfaction, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self Concept, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Sex Factors, Sexual Partners, Multivariate Analysis, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
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