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Sexual self-esteem, sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction in Portuguese heterosexual university students

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ID12978803
AuthorsMaria Manuela Peixoto (0000-0002-2063-8234, University of Minho, corresponding author), Inês Amarelo-Pires (University of Minho), Maria Sofia Pimentel Biscaia (0000-0001-5455-9983, University of Aveiro), Paulo Pp Machado (0000-0003-4277-9203, University of Minho)
Year2018
Volume9
Issue4
Pages305-316
Publication date2018-06-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19419899.2018.1491413
OpenAlexW2809323368
LanguageEN
Citations received22
References cited44

Sexual functioning plays a significant role in an individual’s sexual satisfaction; nevertheless, thus far little attention has been paid to the mediating role of sexual self-esteem. The current study aims to analyse sexual self-esteem effect on the relationship between sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction among Portuguese heterosexual university students. Data from 438 students were obtained via online sampling and analysed assessing sexual self-esteem, sexual functioning and satisfaction. The main findings indicated that sexual functioning was a significant predictor of sexual satisfaction. Moreover, sexual self-esteem appears to partially mediate the relationship between sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction. Practical implications for safe sex education programmes for universities are discussed

Developmental psychology · Heteronormativity · Portuguese · Psychoanalysis · Queer · Self-esteem · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual dysfunction · Sexual Functioning · Clinical Psychology · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works22
Citations per year3.67
Citation span2020 - 2025 (6)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 22

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