Katharina Weitkamp
Biographic Data
| ID | 762267 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katharina Weitkamp |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katharina |
| FAMILY NAME | Weitkamp |
| SIGNATURE | WEITKAMP K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zurich |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0233-9177 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Development and preliminary validation of the dyadic sexual self-esteem inventory
Previous research has consistently shown a close relationship of sexual health with the dynamics within a romantic relationship. However, most measurements in this field have traditionally focused solely on the individual level, thus neglecting relationship aspects. In the present study, we introduce a new theoretical framework and the Dyadic Sexual Self-Esteem Inventory (DSSEI) as a measurement tool designed to evaluate sexual self-esteem from a…
Associations of Individual and Dyadic Aspects of Sexual Self-Esteem with Sexual Function Problems in Mixed-Sex Couples
Sexual function problems are prevalent in both women and men and are linked to individual and dyadic factors. While the connection between sexual self-esteem and sexual function problems is well-established, the combined influence of individual and relational aspects of sexual self-esteem on sexual function problems in couples is not yet understood. This study investigated whether individual or dyadic factors of sexual self-esteem show stronger a…
The role of equity in partner contributions to sexual self-esteem for sexual health in romantic couples
Sexuality is central to well-being in many romantic relationships. Equity theory suggests that perceiving equal contributions within the relationship-presumably also within the sexual relationship-is associated with better outcomes, while a perceived imbalance may lead to distress or dissatisfaction. The current research examines whether equity of received and provided partner contributions to sexual self-esteem, as perceived by men and women, is…
Trait hedonic capacity correlates with sexual pleasure and motives for sexualized drug use in young adults
Although pleasure is a primary motivator for sexual activity, research into the mechanisms facilitating pleasurable sexual experiences is limited. The present research adopts a self-regulatory perspective on sexual pleasure, investigating individuals’ capacity to shield hedonic activities from distracting thoughts ( trait hedonic capacity ) as a correlate of sexual pleasure and sexualized drug use. Study 1 ( N = 247) demonstrates that young adult…
Exploring the Role of Masturbation as a Coping Strategy in Women
Objectives: Recent findings suggest that individuals tend to engage in masturbation more frequently when experiencing elevated levels of psychological stress, and there appears to be distinguishable effects on stress response based on clitoral and vaginal stimulation. In this concurrent mixed-method study, we aimed to investigate this association in more detail using a convenience sample of 370 women. Methods: Quantitative data were used to exami…
Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Body Complaints in Eight Countries
These findings are particularly important for primary care providers, as they stress the relevance of taking into account family and cultural factors in body complaints which affect boys and girls differently, to provide adequate care
Extradyadic stress as a barrier to sexual activity in couples? A dyadic response surface analysis
Sexuality is integral to most romantic relationships. Through stress spillover, however, factors such as individually experienced stress outside of the relationship (i.e., extradyadic stress) can negatively impact sexuality. In this study, we explored how a possible (mis)matching of both partners' levels of extradyadic stress is related to sexual activity and tested for gender differences. Analyzing 316 mixed-gender couples from Switzerland, we e…
From stress communication to depressive symptoms among couples facing vision impairment
Vision impairment is considered one of the most common disability worldwide, can induce considerable stress for both patients and their spouses and may subsequently affect couples' psychological functioning. This study examined whether dyadic coping (DC) mediated the association between stress communication (SC) and depressive symptoms among couples coping with one partner's vision impairment. A total of 99 Swiss couples completed questionnaires …
Women’s Experiences of Different Types of Orgasms—A Call for Pleasure Literacy
Background There is an ongoing controversy about women’s sexuality and the existence of different orgasms. The debate is tilted toward anatomical and physiological evidence, which often leaves subjective experiences out of the picture. The aim of the current mixed-methods study was to capture women’s accounts of their experiences of orgasmic states.Methods As part of a larger online survey, 513 women (M = 25.89 years, SD = 5.60) from a community …
A controlled pilot study to test the online intervention Self
There is a need for more holistic and multidisciplinary approaches to treat female sexual dysfunction disorders. New programmes to improve female sexual experiences or help with sexual dysfunctions have been created. In a controlled pilot study, we evaluated Self:Cervix, an online intervention aimed to increase women’s sexual pleasure and reducing genital pain and/or numbness through guided self-massage, mindfulness techniques to increase pleasur…
How Individual Coping, Mental Health, and Parental Behavior Are Related to Identity Development in Emerging Adults in Seven Countries
So far, there is a dearth of research comparing identity processes across cultures and its contributing factors. In this study, the association of individual and family factors with identity processes was analyzed in 2,113 emerging adults ( M = 22.0 years; 66% female) from France, Germany, Greece, Peru, Pakistan, Poland, and Turkey. Exploration and commitment levels were highest in non-Western countries like Peru, Turkey, and Pakistan, whereas em…
The Association Between Parental Rearing Dimensions and Adolescent Psychopathology
The Experience of Depression
There is a lack of research in health psychology on the subjective experience of adolescents with mental health disorders. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of depression and the journey into therapy of young people (YP) diagnosed with depression. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with six YP (5 female, aged 15-19). Interviews were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The following four key themes w…
The role of equity in partner contributions to sexual self-esteem for sexual health in romantic couples
Sexuality is central to well-being in many romantic relationships. Equity theory suggests that perceiving equal contributions within the relationship-presumably also within the sexual relationship-is associated with better outcomes, while a perceived imbalance may lead to distress or dissatisfaction. The current research examines whether equity of received and provided partner contributions to sexual self-esteem, as perceived by men and women, is…
Extradyadic stress as a barrier to sexual activity in couples? A dyadic response surface analysis
Sexuality is integral to most romantic relationships. Through stress spillover, however, factors such as individually experienced stress outside of the relationship (i.e., extradyadic stress) can negatively impact sexuality. In this study, we explored how a possible (mis)matching of both partners' levels of extradyadic stress is related to sexual activity and tested for gender differences. Analyzing 316 mixed-gender couples from Switzerland, we e…
The Association Between Parental Rearing Dimensions and Adolescent Psychopathology
The Experience of Depression
There is a lack of research in health psychology on the subjective experience of adolescents with mental health disorders. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of depression and the journey into therapy of young people (YP) diagnosed with depression. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with six YP (5 female, aged 15-19). Interviews were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The following four key themes w…
How Individual Coping, Mental Health, and Parental Behavior Are Related to Identity Development in Emerging Adults in Seven Countries
So far, there is a dearth of research comparing identity processes across cultures and its contributing factors. In this study, the association of individual and family factors with identity processes was analyzed in 2,113 emerging adults ( M = 22.0 years; 66% female) from France, Germany, Greece, Peru, Pakistan, Poland, and Turkey. Exploration and commitment levels were highest in non-Western countries like Peru, Turkey, and Pakistan, whereas em…
The Association Between Parental Rearing Dimensions and Adolescent Psychopathology
A controlled pilot study to test the online intervention Self
There is a need for more holistic and multidisciplinary approaches to treat female sexual dysfunction disorders. New programmes to improve female sexual experiences or help with sexual dysfunctions have been created. In a controlled pilot study, we evaluated Self:Cervix, an online intervention aimed to increase women’s sexual pleasure and reducing genital pain and/or numbness through guided self-massage, mindfulness techniques to increase pleasur…
Women’s Experiences of Different Types of Orgasms—A Call for Pleasure Literacy
Background There is an ongoing controversy about women’s sexuality and the existence of different orgasms. The debate is tilted toward anatomical and physiological evidence, which often leaves subjective experiences out of the picture. The aim of the current mixed-methods study was to capture women’s accounts of their experiences of orgasmic states.Methods As part of a larger online survey, 513 women (M = 25.89 years, SD = 5.60) from a community …
Trait hedonic capacity correlates with sexual pleasure and motives for sexualized drug use in young adults
Although pleasure is a primary motivator for sexual activity, research into the mechanisms facilitating pleasurable sexual experiences is limited. The present research adopts a self-regulatory perspective on sexual pleasure, investigating individuals’ capacity to shield hedonic activities from distracting thoughts ( trait hedonic capacity ) as a correlate of sexual pleasure and sexualized drug use. Study 1 ( N = 247) demonstrates that young adult…
Exploring the Role of Masturbation as a Coping Strategy in Women
Objectives: Recent findings suggest that individuals tend to engage in masturbation more frequently when experiencing elevated levels of psychological stress, and there appears to be distinguishable effects on stress response based on clitoral and vaginal stimulation. In this concurrent mixed-method study, we aimed to investigate this association in more detail using a convenience sample of 370 women. Methods: Quantitative data were used to exami…
Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Body Complaints in Eight Countries
These findings are particularly important for primary care providers, as they stress the relevance of taking into account family and cultural factors in body complaints which affect boys and girls differently, to provide adequate care
Extradyadic stress as a barrier to sexual activity in couples? A dyadic response surface analysis
Sexuality is integral to most romantic relationships. Through stress spillover, however, factors such as individually experienced stress outside of the relationship (i.e., extradyadic stress) can negatively impact sexuality. In this study, we explored how a possible (mis)matching of both partners' levels of extradyadic stress is related to sexual activity and tested for gender differences. Analyzing 316 mixed-gender couples from Switzerland, we e…
From stress communication to depressive symptoms among couples facing vision impairment
Vision impairment is considered one of the most common disability worldwide, can induce considerable stress for both patients and their spouses and may subsequently affect couples' psychological functioning. This study examined whether dyadic coping (DC) mediated the association between stress communication (SC) and depressive symptoms among couples coping with one partner's vision impairment. A total of 99 Swiss couples completed questionnaires …
Development and preliminary validation of the dyadic sexual self-esteem inventory
Previous research has consistently shown a close relationship of sexual health with the dynamics within a romantic relationship. However, most measurements in this field have traditionally focused solely on the individual level, thus neglecting relationship aspects. In the present study, we introduce a new theoretical framework and the Dyadic Sexual Self-Esteem Inventory (DSSEI) as a measurement tool designed to evaluate sexual self-esteem from a…
Associations of Individual and Dyadic Aspects of Sexual Self-Esteem with Sexual Function Problems in Mixed-Sex Couples
Sexual function problems are prevalent in both women and men and are linked to individual and dyadic factors. While the connection between sexual self-esteem and sexual function problems is well-established, the combined influence of individual and relational aspects of sexual self-esteem on sexual function problems in couples is not yet understood. This study investigated whether individual or dyadic factors of sexual self-esteem show stronger a…
The role of equity in partner contributions to sexual self-esteem for sexual health in romantic couples
Sexuality is central to well-being in many romantic relationships. Equity theory suggests that perceiving equal contributions within the relationship-presumably also within the sexual relationship-is associated with better outcomes, while a perceived imbalance may lead to distress or dissatisfaction. The current research examines whether equity of received and provided partner contributions to sexual self-esteem, as perceived by men and women, is…
Psychology (13 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Sexual function and dysfunction studies (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Medicine (3 works)