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Joachim Stoeber¹, Laura N Harvey, Isabel Almeida

¹School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP, UK, J.Stoeber@kent.ac.uk.

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This study reveals that different types of sexual perfectionism impact sexual well-being uniquely. While self-oriented and partner-oriented perfectionism show mixed effects, partner-prescribed and socially prescribed perfectionism are linked to negative sexual experiences.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Human Sexuality

Background:

Perfectionism is a personality trait influencing various life domains.
Multidimensional perfectionism's role in sexuality remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically investigate multidimensional perfectionism in sexuality.
To examine unique relationships between forms of sexual perfectionism and sexual well-being.

Main Methods:

Surveyed 272 university students (52 male, 220 female).
Assessed four forms of sexual perfectionism: self-oriented, partner-oriented, partner-prescribed, and socially prescribed.
Measured positive (sexual esteem, self-efficacy, optimism, satisfaction) and negative (self-blame, anxiety, depression, cognitions) sexual aspects.

Main Results:

Partner-prescribed and socially prescribed sexual perfectionism were associated with negative sexual outcomes.
Self-oriented and partner-oriented sexual perfectionism showed ambivalent associations with both positive and negative sexual aspects.

Conclusions:

Different forms of sexual perfectionism have distinct implications for sexual health.
Partner-prescribed and socially prescribed perfectionism appear maladaptive in sexual contexts.
Self-oriented and partner-oriented perfectionism present a more complex, ambivalent profile.