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Guy Doron¹, Moran Mizrahi, Ohad Szepsenwol

¹School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, Israel.

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Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) significantly impacts sexual satisfaction, even when controlling for other mental health conditions. Lower relationship satisfaction mediates this negative effect, highlighting ROCD

Keywords:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD)Relationship Satisfaction; Sexual Satisfaction Relationships Sexual Functioning

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Relationship Science

Background:

Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) involves obsessions and compulsions centered on romantic relationships.
ROCD symptoms are associated with diminished relationship quality and potential sexual dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the correlation between relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) symptoms and sexual satisfaction.
To understand the role of relationship satisfaction in mediating the link between ROCD and sexual satisfaction.

Main Methods:

An online survey was administered to assess ROCD symptoms, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction.
Additional measures included assessments for depression, general worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, and attachment orientation.
Self-reported relationship and sexual satisfaction served as the primary outcome measures.

Main Results:

ROCD symptoms were significantly associated with lower sexual satisfaction, independent of depression, general worry, OCD symptoms, and attachment style.
Relationship satisfaction was found to mediate the relationship between ROCD symptoms and sexual satisfaction.
These findings indicate a specific link between ROCD and sexual dissatisfaction, partially explained by relationship quality.

Conclusions:

Addressing ROCD symptoms is crucial for improving sexual functioning in affected individuals.
Clinical interventions targeting ROCD may enhance both relationship and sexual satisfaction.