A systematic review of sexual satisfaction

Datos Bibliográficos

ID23375017
AutoresMaría Del Mar Sánchez-Fuentes (0000-0003-3657-4981, Universidad de Granada), Pablo Santos‐iglesia (0000-0003-1291-1015, University of New Brunswick), Pablo Santos-Iglesias, Juan Carlos Sierra (0000-0002-5593-9803, Universidad de Granada)
Año2014
Volumen14
Número1
Páginas67-75
Fecha de publicación2014-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1697-2600 • E-ISSN: 2174-0852
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/s1697-2600(14)70038-9
OpenAlexW1983388884
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas123
Referencias citadas31

"The present theoretical study is a systematic review of research publications in which sexual satisfaction was the dependent variable. After conducting a literature search in major electronic databases and following a selection process, we provide a summary of the main findings of 197 scientific papers published between 1979 and 2012. The review revealed the complexity and importance of sexual satisfaction, which was associated with the following variables and factors: a) individual variables such as socio-demographic and psychological characteristics as well as physical and psychological health status; b) variables associated with intimate relationships and sexual response; c) factors related to social support and family relationships; and d) cultural beliefs and values such as religion. In conclusion, we observed that sexual satisfaction is a key factor in individuals’ sexual health and overall well-being. However, despite its importance, there is a lack of theoretical models combining the most important factors to explain sexual satisfaction."

Developmental psychology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology