Perceived Prevalence and Definitions of Sexual Dysfunction as Predictors of Sexual Function and Satisfaction

Bibliographic Data

ID10210957
AuthorsSabrina Chang (University of British Columbia), Sabrina C H Chang (University of British Columbia), Carolin Klein (University of British Columbia), Boris B Gorzalka (University of British Columbia, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume50
Issue5
Pages502-512
Publication date2012-04-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Sex Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-4499 • E-ISSN: 1559-8519
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00224499.2012.661488
PMID22489732
OpenAlexW2066510368
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited28

Evidence for the influence of sexual beliefs on sexual functioning and satisfaction has mainly emanated from clinical lore. Empirical investigations on this topic remain sparse. This study investigated whether beliefs regarding prevalence and definitions of male and female sexual dysfunctions predicted sexual function and satisfaction in a sample of 131 undergraduate students. Results indicated that higher perceived prevalence of male and female sexual dysfunctions was predictive of lower sexual functioning and poorer sexual satisfaction in women. For the male participants, none of the examined sexual beliefs emerged as significant predictors of their sexual functioning or satisfaction. Surprisingly, it was also found that participants estimated the prevalence of female sexual dysfunctions to be higher than male sexual dysfunctions, while defining male sexual dysfunctions more broadly than female sexual dysfunctions. Possible mechanisms for the findings are provided

Developmental psychology · Human sexuality · Psychiatry · Sexual behavior · Sexual desire · Sexual dysfunction · Sexual function · Sexual Functioning · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Clinical Psychology · Pelvic floor disorders treatments · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies

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