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The dual control model: current status and future directions.

John Bancroft¹, Cynthia A Graham, Erick Janssen

¹The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University, USA. jbancroft@indiana.edu

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|March 25, 2009

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The Dual Control Model explains human sexuality through sexual excitation and inhibition processes. Individual differences in these processes influence sexual responses and behaviors, with normal inhibition being adaptive.

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Published on: May 8, 2021

Area of Science:

Psychology
Human Sexuality Research
Behavioral Science

Background:

Human sexual response is complex and influenced by multiple factors.
Individual differences in sexual functioning are significant and require explanation.
Existing models may not fully capture the interplay of excitatory and inhibitory processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and elaborate on the Dual Control Model of sexual response.
To describe the development and validation of instruments measuring sexual excitation and inhibition.
To explore the model's applicability to understanding variations in human sexuality.

Main Methods:

Development of psychometrically validated scales for measuring sexual excitation and inhibition in men and women.
Review of existing research evidence relevant to the Dual Control Model.
Analysis of gender differences and similarities in sexual excitation and inhibition propensities.

Main Results:

The developed measures demonstrate near-normal variability, supporting adaptive levels of inhibition.
Individual variations in sexual excitation and inhibition propensities are key to understanding sexual response variability.
The model shows relevance to sexual development, desire, aging, identity, mood, and clinical issues.

Conclusions:

The Dual Control Model provides a robust framework for understanding human sexuality.
Individual differences in sexual excitation and inhibition are crucial for sexual health and behavior.
The model has significant implications for clinical practice and future research in sexual health.