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Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan

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ID162355
NAMEAteret Gewirtz‐meydan
GIVEN NAMESAteret
FAMILY NAMEGewirtz‐meydan
SIGNATUREMEYDAN A G
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Haifa
ORCID0000-0001-8221-9425
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS64
TOTAL CITATIONS82
AUTHOR COUNT64
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2016
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX4
  • Unprotected and Unheard: Professionals’ Perspectives on Sexual Violence Against SGM Youth

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Child Sexual Abuse•2026

    Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth face a heightened risk of sexual violence, yet their experiences are often overlooked in mainstream frameworks of prevention and care. Access to appropriate support may be further limited by biased or uninformed professional attitudes toward both SGM identities and sexual victimization. This study explored how professionals in Israel understand and interpret sexual violence against SGM youth and how structur…

  • Sexual Compliance in Committed Relationships: Motives, Prevalence, and Relational Impact

    Open Access•Wafaa Sowan, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Family Relations•2026

  • The Sexual and Gender Minority Knowledge Scale (SGM-K): Initial Development and Validation Among Israeli Healthcare and Mental Health Professionals

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ruth Berkowitz et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Homosexuality•2026

    Accurate knowledge among healthcare and mental health professionals caring for sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth is central to affirmative, culturally competent practice, yet it is frequently conflated with attitudes or self-perceived competence. This conflation limits detection of concrete knowledge gaps that may undermine clinical practice. The present study developed and validated the Sexual and Gender Minority Knowledge Scale (SGM-K), an…

  • Mapping help needs among sexual and gender minority youth at risk for commercial sexual exploitation: A network analysis

    Open Access•Kimberly Mitchell, Jennifer O’brien et al.•ARTICLE•Psychology of Sexual Orientation…•2026

    Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience disproportionate vulnerability to commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), yet little is known about how their diverse help needs and support systems are interconnected.This study used network analysis to map the structure of help-seeking and tangible needs among 612 SGM adolescents and young adults (aged 13-22) in the United States who completed the Adolescent and Young Adult Commercial Sexual Explo…

  • Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Victimization Across Different Life Stages: Examining Gender-Related and Cultural Differences

    Léna Nagy, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•International Journal of Sexual…•2026

    Objectives A growing body of research indicate that experiencing sexual victimization may be linked to lower levels of sexual assertiveness, yet significant gaps remain in understanding how this association varies across the life stages in which one is victimized, gender identities, and cultural contexts. Prior studies have primarily focused on cisgender women from Western countries, mainly examined adolescent/adult sexual assault (AASA), and emp…

  • Between Struggle and Strength: A Rapid Review of Dual-Trauma Couples

    Open Access•Véronique Charbonneau‐Lefebvre, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel et al.•ARTICLE•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2026

    Although several studies have shown that one person’s trauma is associated with romantic relationship difficulties for both partners in adulthood, most have overlooked the particularity of dual-trauma couples, in which both partners have experienced traumatic experiences. This rapid review investigated the dynamics and challenges within dual-trauma couples. A rapid review methodology was employed to consolidate and evaluate existing knowledge in …

  • Intersection of Mental Health, Sexual Health, Emotion-regulation, and Well-being Among Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Individuals in Israel

    Open Access•Adi Stern, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2026•References: 9

    This study aimed to investigate the intersections and overlaps between mental health, sexual health, emotion-regulation (ER), and well-being among individuals who identify as sexual minorities and heterosexual in Israel. Sexual minority individuals face unique stressors, such as discrimination and internalized stigma, which may influence these health domains. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Israel between September 2022 and April 2023, …

  • Identifying Subtypes of Image-Based Sexual Abuse and their Distinct Incident Characteristics, Victimization Histories, and Personal Correlates

    Open Access•Kimberly Mitchell, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Youth and Adolescence•2026•References: 44

    Image-based sexual abuse is common among adolescents, yet most research treats it as a single, uniform construct, obscuring important variation in how image-based harms occur and who is most vulnerable. This lack of differentiation represents a central gap in the field, limiting theoretical development and hindering understanding of the behavioral and relational dynamics that shape youth image-based sexual abuse. The present study addresses this …

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse and Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Responses to Partner Touch

    Open Access•Craig Fortier, Catherine Fortier et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Marriage and the Family•2026•References: 65

    Objective This dyadic study examined how childhood sexual abuse is associated with cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses anticipated in reaction to different types of hypothetical partner touch. Background Trauma theories contend that childhood sexual abuse is associated with long‐term relational challenges, including difficulties with intimacy and physical touch. Touch plays a central role in fostering connection and well‐being in coupl…

  • Motives for pornography use and women's sexual wellbeing: Insights from a 42-country study

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Hagit Feder et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Behavioral Addictions•2025

  • Identification and comprehensive characterization of moral disapproval and behavioral dysregulation-based pornography-use profiles across 42 countries

    Open Access•Beáta Bőthe, István Tóth‐király et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Behavioral Addictions•2025

  • Image-based sexual abuse profiles: Integrating mental health, adversities, and victimization to explore social contexts in a diverse group of young adults

    Open Access•Kimberly Mitchell, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Computers in Human Behavior•2025

    Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) is a widespread phenomenon with profound psychological, social, and relational impacts. Yet, limited research has explored the intersection of IBSA with mental health symptoms, adversities, and poly-victimization, as well as how these experiences vary across socio-demographic factors and social contexts. This study aims to identify distinct latent profiles of IBSA survivors based on victimization experiences, adver…

  • Addressing the elephant in the room: How erotic transference is identified and understood in therapy

    Open Access•Omer Lans, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•British Journal of Guidance and…•2025

    The central aim of the current study is to further the understanding of how therapists identify and understand erotic transference in therapy, and how they perceive it to influence the therapeutic processes and alliance. Answers were analyzed thematically using an open-coding analysis. A total of 116 therapists participated in the study reflecting on how erotic transference is experienced in the therapeutic setting. Data analysis yielded three ma…

  • A Network Analysis of Embodied Trauma: Self-Destructive Behaviors Among Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•The Journal of Psychology•2025

    82,243; M_age = 32.39, SD = 12.52) conducted across 42 countries. Network analyses were conducted separately for men, women, and gender-diverse individuals using EBIC Graphical Lasso. Differences in network structure, edge weights, and centrality metrics were tested using network comparison tests, with false-discovery-rate corrections applied. Among women, CSA emerged as the most central node in the network, showing strong connections to AASA, bi…

  • Childhood maltreatment and perceived partner responsiveness: A dyadic analysis of posttraumatic symptoms as a mediator

    Osnat Zamir, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Psychological Trauma Theory…•2025

    The study highlights PTSS as a pathway through which CM is associated with PPR, potentially straining emotional connection within intimate relationships. These findings suggest that trauma-informed couples therapy could be beneficial when a partner is exposed to CM. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)

  • Sexual satisfaction across cultures, genders, languages, and sexual orientations: Validation of the Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction

    Marie-Michèle Paquette, Sophie Bergeron et al.•ARTICLE•Psychology of Sexual Orientation…•2025

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  • Between Policy and Identity: How Institutional Barriers, Political Climate, and Social Norms Shape Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Experiences, Identity Formation, and Sense of Belonging

    Open Access•Sivan Maoz, Ruth Berkowitz et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2025•References: 9

    Introduction Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth face systemic barriers to recognition, safety, and mental health support. Although legal progress has advanced in certain societies, shifting political climates, religious ideologies, and entrenched social norms continue to restrict access to rights and services. Israel presents a compelling case study, where progressive legal structures coexist with rising political conservatism and strong reli…

  • Retracted Article: Improving Responses to Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence—Lessons from Dating App Users

    Open Access•Noam Tarshish, Denise Volman-Pampanel et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 7

    The rise of online dating apps has highlighted safety concerns, especially regarding sexual harassment and assault. This study aims to give voice to app users of dating apps and gather actionable solutions and proposals on how to improve the systemic response to technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) on dating apps. Data for this study were collected through an online survey involving a diverse sample of 382 participants aged 18 or older i…

  • Caught Between Two Worlds: The Association Between Moral Disapproval of Prohibited Sexual Behaviors and Sexual Shame Among Jewish Religious Adolescents

    Open Access•Maor Kaplan, Yael Lazter et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality & Culture•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 5

    Religious adolescents often face a conflict between sexual development and religious values. In this study we examined the relationship between moral disapproval, sexual shame, and religiosity among 1050 Orthodox Jewish adolescents aged 16–18, recruited online. We explored how moral disapproval of various prohibited sexual behaviors—pornography use, viewing non-pornographic sexual content, masturbation, and sexual or romantic touch (same or oppos…

  • Sexuality in the Time of War: Profiles of Sexual Well-Being Over Time and Their Psychological, Relational, and Situational Correlates During an Ongoing Conflict

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Aryeh Lazar•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2025•References: 6

    War profoundly impacts psychological well-being and relationships, yet its effects on sexual well-being remain understudied. This study examined changes in sexual functioning problems, sexual distress, and frequency of sexual activity following the October 7, 2023 Israel - Hamas war, identifying distinct trajectories of sexual well-being over time, and their psychological and relational determinants. A sample of 921 Israeli adults (M_age = 44.6, …

  • The drive for muscularity and disordered eating among heterosexual and sexual minority men in Israel

    Zohar Spivak‐Lavi, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•American Journal of Orthopsychiatry•2025

    In this study, we investigated the moderating effects of self-acceptance and perceived country-level acceptance of gender and sexual orientation on the relationship between the drive for muscularity and disordered eating, particularly among sexual minority and cisgender men. We hypothesized that high levels of acceptance, both individually and within the societal context, would mitigate the pressure to adhere to conventional masculine ideals, con…

  • For Whom Is Sexual Abuse Related to Compulsive Sexual Behaviors? Timing of Abuse and Sociodemographic Characteristics as Potential Moderators Across 42 Countries

    Open Access•Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel, Sophie Bergeron et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2025•References: 74

  • Wartime Stress and Sexual Well-Being: A Longitudinal Study of Cohabitating Adults in Israel

    Open Access•Aryeh Lazar, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2025•References: 58

  • Maternal narcissism and child maladjustment: A dyadic study

    Open Access•Roi Estlein, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Current Psychology•2024

    The goal of the present study was to examine the association between a mother’s narcissistic traits (grandiose or vulnerable) and her child maladjustment, while exploring the possible mediating role of the mother’s parenting style (i.e., accepting or rejecting) and her perception of the child as difficult. Results from a three-step regression model using a sample of 252 mother-child dyads indicated that only mother’s vulnerable narcissism, but no…

  • Emotional Wellbeing and Cognitive Appraisals Among Law Enforcement Exposed to Child Sexually Explicit Materials

    Open Access•Jennifer O’brien, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Criminal Justice and Behavior•2024

    The cognitive appraisals of police investigators and forensic examiners working with child sexually explicit material (CSEM) may impact the level of distress they experience and its impact on holistic wellbeing. In the current study, we use an exploratory sequential mixed method design integrating quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Survey data were collected from 500 police investigators, forensic examiners, and others connected with the…

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  • Social workers’ policy practice in Israel: Internal, indirect, informal and role contingent

    Idit Weiss‐Gal, John Gal et al.•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2018•Cited by: 17•References: 16

    Social work is strongly committed to furthering social justice, among others, by incorporating efforts to influence policies into social work practice. However, there is little empirical data on if, and how, social workers seek to impact social policy as an integral part of their job. This article explores the policy-related activities which Israeli social workers engage in as part of their job. The sample consisted of 621 social workers: 300 dir…

  • Sexual Satisfaction Among Couples: The Role of Attachment Orientation and Sexual Motives

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ricky Finzi-Dottan•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2017•Cited by: 15•References: 18

    The mediating effect of sexual motives between attachment orientation and sexual satisfaction and functioning was investigated among 128 couples (N = 256) using the actor-partner interdependence model (Campbell & Kashy, 2002). Actor effects between attachment orientation and sexual satisfaction and functioning, mediated by sexual motives, were found regarding men's sexual satisfaction, sexual intimacy, and orgasmic responsivity. Partner effect re…

  • Why Do Older Adults Have Sex? Approach and Avoidance Sexual Motives Among Older Women and Men

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, L Ayalon•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2018•Cited by: 14•References: 12

    Although many older adults reportedly maintain an active sex life, limited research has focused on the reasons they engage in sex. The present study identified and described sexual motives in the second half of life reported by 47 older adults. Twenty-four men (51%) and 23 women (49%) aged 60-91 (M = 66, SD = 8.1) were interviewed. In-depth interviews were thematically analyzed using the theory of motivational approach-avoidance and personal-inte…

  • Social Workers’ Policy Practice in Non-Profit Human Service Organisations in Israel

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2016•Cited by: 12•References: 30

    The study’s aim is to expand knowledge on the level of involvement in policy-related interventions (‘policy practice’, PP) among social workers employed by non-profit human service organisations (NPHSOs) in Israel, and on the motivational and facilitating factors associated with this. The sample consisted of 106 social workers employed in NPHSOs that include social advocacy as one of their goals. Findings revealed a relatively low level of involv…

  • Why Do People Watch Pornography? Cross-Cultural Validation of the Pornography Use Motivations Scale (Pums) and Its Short Form (Pums-8)

    Mónika Koós, Léna Nagy et al.•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2024•Cited by: 4•References: 5

    Motivations for pornography use may vary across gender identities, sexual orientations, and geographical regions, warranting examination to promote individual and public health. The aims of this study were to validate the Pornography Use Motivations Scale (PUMS) in a diverse, multicultural sample, and develop a short form (PUMS-8) that can assess a wide range of pornography use motivations. Using data from 42 countries (N = 75,117; Mage = 32.07; …

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse and Sexual Motivations – The Role of Dissociation

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Yael Lahav•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2020•Cited by: 4•References: 2

    The present study sought to examine the relations between a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and sexual motivations and to explore the moderating role of dissociation within these relations. The study was conducted among 889 men and women (ages 18-70). Results indicated a history of CSA was significantly related to higher scores on self-affirmation, coping, partner approval and peer pressure sexual motivations. Interactions between CSA and…

  • Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (Asex) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages

    Open Access•Rafael Ballester-Arnal, Marcel Elipe‐miravet et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2024•Cited by: 3•References: 3

    Introduction The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is a brief questionnaire that evaluates five major aspects of sexual function: sex drive, arousal, erectile function/vaginal lubrication, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction with orgasm. An advantage of the ASEX is its simplicity and brevity (five items), making it suitable for the screening of sexual function problems in healthcare contexts and large-scale studies. The main objective…

  • The Associations of Pornography Use and Body Image Among Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Men

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Beáta Bőthe et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2024•Cited by: 2•References: 92

    This study investigated the relationship between pornography use and men’s body image, utilizing the social comparison theory as the theoretical framework. The research focused on a moderated mediation model, examining the role of social body comparison as a mediator between pornography use (frequency and problematic use) and men’s body image. The sample consisted of 726 men aged 18–68, with 223 (30.7%) identifying as sexual minorities. Sexual mi…

  • I’m Sexy and I Know it: Exploring the Moderating Role of Sexual Motivations in the Relationship Between Sexual Self-Esteem and Sexual Functioning in Israeli Adults

    Michali Aspis, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2024•Cited by: 2•References: 1

    This study investigated the relationship between sexual self-esteem and sexual functioning while exploring the moderating role of sexual motives, thereby contributing to a deeper comprehension of factors that affect sexual well-being. The study used a convenience sample of 781 Israeli adults with a mean age of 31.2. Participants completed the sexual self-esteem subscale of the Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index…

  • Men Who Pay for Sex Once, More than Once, or Not at All: The Associations between Attitudes toward Paying for Sex, Socio-Demographic Characteristics, and Frequency of Sex Payment

    Guy Shilo, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2021•Cited by: 2•References: 5

    In an attempt to characterize men who pay women for sex (MPWS), theory and research generally divides men into two groups: men who pay for sex and those who never paid for sex. However, this dichotomy may lack sufficient detail to understand sex payment accurately, and with regard to attitudes toward paying for sex and frequency of sex payment. The present study set out to explore the associations between views toward MPWS; socio-demographic char…

  • Retraining programmes in social work: Career considerations, factors influencing the decision to study social work and professional preferences among students

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ahuva Even-Zohar•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2017•Cited by: 2•References: 9

    The current study sought to examine the differences between retraining programme (RP) students in social work (SW) and mainstream programme (MP) students regarding career considerations, factors influencing the decision to study SW and professional preferences. RPs are similar to fast-track training programmes known in the UK, as they offer graduates from other disciplines a qualification in SW. This study was conducted among 125 SW students in I…

  • Retracted Article: Improving Responses to Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence—Lessons from Dating App Users

    Open Access•Noam Tarshish, Denise Volman-Pampanel et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 7

    The rise of online dating apps has highlighted safety concerns, especially regarding sexual harassment and assault. This study aims to give voice to app users of dating apps and gather actionable solutions and proposals on how to improve the systemic response to technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) on dating apps. Data for this study were collected through an online survey involving a diverse sample of 382 participants aged 18 or older i…

  • Caught Between Two Worlds: The Association Between Moral Disapproval of Prohibited Sexual Behaviors and Sexual Shame Among Jewish Religious Adolescents

    Open Access•Maor Kaplan, Yael Lazter et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality & Culture•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 5

    Religious adolescents often face a conflict between sexual development and religious values. In this study we examined the relationship between moral disapproval, sexual shame, and religiosity among 1050 Orthodox Jewish adolescents aged 16–18, recruited online. We explored how moral disapproval of various prohibited sexual behaviors—pornography use, viewing non-pornographic sexual content, masturbation, and sexual or romantic touch (same or oppos…

  • Cross-Cultural Validation of the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages

    Jesús Castro‐calvo, Patricia Beltrán-Martínez et al.•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 2

    Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2), a widely used scale for assessing sexual (desire), into 25 languages from English and used data from the International Sex Survey (ISS) to (a) investigate its psychometric properties (i.e. factorial structure, reliability, validity, and measurement invariance) and (b) explore …

  • The relationship between child sexual abuse, self-concept and psychopathology: The moderating role of social support and perceived parental quality

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan•ARTICLE•Children and Youth Services Review•2020•Cited by: 1•References: 74

  • Narcissism and Relationship Satisfaction from a Dyadic Perspective: The Mediating Role of Psychological Aggression

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Marriage & Family Review•2018•Cited by: 1•References: 70

    The mediating effect of psychological aggression between narcissism and relationship satisfaction was investigated among 128 nonclinical heterosexual couples (N = 256) in enduring relationships, using the actor–partner interdependence model. The results indicated two mediation paths affecting men’s relationship satisfaction: the higher men’s narcissism, the higher their perpetration of psychological aggression, which, in turn, was negatively link…

  • Social Workers’ Policy Practice in Non-Profit Human Service Organisations in Israel

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2016•Cited by: 12•References: 30

    The study’s aim is to expand knowledge on the level of involvement in policy-related interventions (‘policy practice’, PP) among social workers employed by non-profit human service organisations (NPHSOs) in Israel, and on the motivational and facilitating factors associated with this. The sample consisted of 106 social workers employed in NPHSOs that include social advocacy as one of their goals. Findings revealed a relatively low level of involv…

  • Retraining programmes in social work: Career considerations, factors influencing the decision to study social work and professional preferences among students

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ahuva Even-Zohar•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2017•Cited by: 2•References: 9

    The current study sought to examine the differences between retraining programme (RP) students in social work (SW) and mainstream programme (MP) students regarding career considerations, factors influencing the decision to study SW and professional preferences. RPs are similar to fast-track training programmes known in the UK, as they offer graduates from other disciplines a qualification in SW. This study was conducted among 125 SW students in I…

  • Sexual Satisfaction Among Couples: The Role of Attachment Orientation and Sexual Motives

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ricky Finzi-Dottan•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2017•Cited by: 15•References: 18

    The mediating effect of sexual motives between attachment orientation and sexual satisfaction and functioning was investigated among 128 couples (N = 256) using the actor-partner interdependence model (Campbell & Kashy, 2002). Actor effects between attachment orientation and sexual satisfaction and functioning, mediated by sexual motives, were found regarding men's sexual satisfaction, sexual intimacy, and orgasmic responsivity. Partner effect re…

  • Forever young: Visual representations of gender and age in online dating sites for older adults

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Women & Aging•2018

    Online dating has become increasingly popular among older adults following broader social media adoption patterns. The current study examined the visual representations of people on 39 dating sites intended for the older population, with a particular focus on the visualization of the intersection between age and gender. All 39 dating sites for older adults were located through the Google search engine. Visual thematic analysis was performed with …

  • Social workers’ policy practice in Israel: Internal, indirect, informal and role contingent

    Idit Weiss‐Gal, John Gal et al.•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2018•Cited by: 17•References: 16

    Social work is strongly committed to furthering social justice, among others, by incorporating efforts to influence policies into social work practice. However, there is little empirical data on if, and how, social workers seek to impact social policy as an integral part of their job. This article explores the policy-related activities which Israeli social workers engage in as part of their job. The sample consisted of 621 social workers: 300 dir…

  • Narcissism and Relationship Satisfaction from a Dyadic Perspective: The Mediating Role of Psychological Aggression

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Marriage & Family Review•2018•Cited by: 1•References: 70

    The mediating effect of psychological aggression between narcissism and relationship satisfaction was investigated among 128 nonclinical heterosexual couples (N = 256) in enduring relationships, using the actor–partner interdependence model. The results indicated two mediation paths affecting men’s relationship satisfaction: the higher men’s narcissism, the higher their perpetration of psychological aggression, which, in turn, was negatively link…

  • Why Do Older Adults Have Sex? Approach and Avoidance Sexual Motives Among Older Women and Men

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, L Ayalon•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2018•Cited by: 14•References: 12

    Although many older adults reportedly maintain an active sex life, limited research has focused on the reasons they engage in sex. The present study identified and described sexual motives in the second half of life reported by 47 older adults. Twenty-four men (51%) and 23 women (49%) aged 60-91 (M = 66, SD = 8.1) were interviewed. In-depth interviews were thematically analyzed using the theory of motivational approach-avoidance and personal-inte…

  • How do older people discuss their own sexuality? A systematic review of qualitative research studies

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Culture Health & Sexuality•2019

  • Communicating with older adults about sexual issues: How are these issues handled by physicians with and without training in human sexuality

    Open Access•Inbar Levkovich, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Health & Social Care in the…•2020•References: 3

    Although sexuality is an important part of health and emotional well-being throughout the entire life cycle, including during old age, little is known about how physicians discuss or approach the topic of sexuality during later life. The present study examined the perspectives of two groups of physicians toward discussing sexuality with older patients: 17 physicians who did not have any training in human sexuality and 21 physicians who were certi…

  • The relationship between child sexual abuse, self-concept and psychopathology: The moderating role of social support and perceived parental quality

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan•ARTICLE•Children and Youth Services Review•2020•Cited by: 1•References: 74

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse and Sexual Motivations – The Role of Dissociation

    Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Yael Lahav•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2020•Cited by: 4•References: 2

    The present study sought to examine the relations between a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and sexual motivations and to explore the moderating role of dissociation within these relations. The study was conducted among 889 men and women (ages 18-70). Results indicated a history of CSA was significantly related to higher scores on self-affirmation, coping, partner approval and peer pressure sexual motivations. Interactions between CSA and…

  • Attachment insecurities and body image self-consciousness among women: The mediating role of pornography use

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Kimberly Mitchell et al.•ARTICLE•Computers in Human Behavior•2021

  • Psychological Abuse as a Mediator Between Insecure Attachment Orientations and Relationship Satisfaction

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Ricky Finzi-Dottan et al.•ARTICLE•Family Relations•2021

    Objective To test the mediating effect of perpetrating psychological abuse between insecure attachment orientations and relationship satisfaction among couples. Method The mediating effect of psychological abuse between attachment orientation and relationship satisfaction was investigated among 128 couples ( N = 256 participants) in enduring relationships using the actor–partner interdependence model. Results Actor effects indicated men and women…

  • Children under fire: The role of maternal caregiving, reflection functioning, and posttraumatic stress disorder

    Ricky Finzi-Dottan, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Psychological Trauma Theory…•2021

    The findings suggest that, to enhance the psychological adjustment of children confronted with stressful life situations, their mothers must be able to process their traumatizing experiences, or else they may struggle to provide their children with emotional regulation and support. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)

  • Men Who Pay for Sex Once, More than Once, or Not at All: The Associations between Attitudes toward Paying for Sex, Socio-Demographic Characteristics, and Frequency of Sex Payment

    Guy Shilo, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2021•Cited by: 2•References: 5

    In an attempt to characterize men who pay women for sex (MPWS), theory and research generally divides men into two groups: men who pay for sex and those who never paid for sex. However, this dichotomy may lack sufficient detail to understand sex payment accurately, and with regard to attitudes toward paying for sex and frequency of sex payment. The present study set out to explore the associations between views toward MPWS; socio-demographic char…

  • Eating Disorders and Sexual Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Body Image Self-consciousness during Physical Intimacy and Dissociation

    Zohar Spivak‐Lavi, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•The Journal of Sex Research•2021•References: 1

    Women with eating disorders experience difficulties related to sexual activity, yet little is known about the indirect association between eating disorders and sexual satisfaction. This study examined the indirect association between eating disorders and sexual satisfaction using body image self-consciousness during physical intimacy and dissociation as mediators. Online questionnaires were answered by 985 Israeli women. Of them, 98 were identifi…

  • Physicians' Moral Dilemmas in the Age of Viagra

    Open Access•L Ayalon, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Men and Masculinities•2021•References: 53

    Oral phosphodiesterase5 inhibitors (PDE5i; e.g., Viagra(R)) have become the first line of treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Relying on interviews with 38 physicians, this study explored moral dilemmas associated with the prescription of PDE5i. Moral dilemmas at the micro level concerned the interest of the patients in receiving medical treatment, even when this was counter-indicated. At the meso level, physicians expressed their conc…

  • Love in the time of Covid‐19: A systematic mapping review of empirical research on romantic relationships one year into the Covid‐19 pandemic

    Open Access•Roi Estlein, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Family Process•2022

    The COVID‐19 pandemic has affected nearly every area of daily life, including romantic relationships. With the pandemic still ongoing, this study reviewed the existing scholarly literature to document the status of empirical research on how COVID‐19 has affected couples during its first year. Studies were identified through searching five databases as well as sources of gray literature. Overall, 42 studies on committed romantic relationships duri…

  • Treating Sexual Dysfunctions Among Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: An Overview of Empirical Research

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2022

    Sexual problems are very prevalent among survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Yet, various approaches to therapy do not seem to address this issue when treating these individuals. Traditional sex therapy may also not suit the experiences of CSA survivors, as CSA was not considered when the most well-known and frequently used techniques were developed. The present review sought to identify (1) theory-based therapeutic approaches that address sex…

  • The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Men’s Sexual Function: A Systematic Review

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Eugenia Opuda•ARTICLE•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2022

    Child sexual abuse (CSA) is strongly associated with sexual dysfunction. However, research about male survivors’ sexual functioning after CSA is lacking. The current systematic review searched for all studies that reported on CSA and sexual function among male survivors to answer the following questions: Do male survivors of CSA experience sexual dysfunctions, and if so, to what extent? Does CSA increase the risk of developing sexual dysfunctions…

  • Practices and Policies Around Wellness: Insights From the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Network

    Open Access•Kimberly Mitchell, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2022

    This article aims to understand what practices and training Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces and affiliated agencies are currently using to help mitigate distress and promote wellbeing among investigators of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Data were collected via telephone interviews with Commanders of 54 ICAC Task Forces as well as an online survey of 155 investigators at ICAC-affiliated agencies. Sixty-two percent of resp…

  • Just Talk to Them! The Importance of Teacher-pupil Communication About Child Sexual Abuse and Harassment as a Preventive Measure: Data from an Israeli Sample of Pupils and Their Homeroom Teachers

    Open Access•Yaniv Efrati, Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2022•References: 6

  • Correlates of intimate relationship satisfaction among investigators of child sexual abuse material

    Open Access•Ateret Gewirtz‐meydan, Jennifer O’brien et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Public Health•2023

    Introduction: This study investigates correlates of intimate relationship satisfaction among investigators of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Previous research has shown that exposure to CSAM content can negatively impact investigators' emotional wellbeing, but little is known about its association with their intimate relationships. Methods: The study included 500 participants who were police investigators, forensic examiners, and other profe…

  • Compulsive sexual behavior disorder in 42 countries: Insights from the International Sex Survey and introduction of standardized assessment tools

    Open Access•Beáta Bőthe, Mónika Koós et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Behavioral Addictions•2023

  • Why Do Women with Disordered Eating Engage in Sex? The Mediating Role of Sexual Motivations in the Association Between Disordered Eating Behaviors and Attitudes and Sexual Dysfunction

    Open Access•Zohar Spivak-Lavi, Zohar Spivak‐Lavi et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2023

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