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Sexual Sanctification and Relationship Satisfaction in Black Heterosexual Couples
T J Moore1, Andrew Rose2, Antonius Skipper3
1Independent Researcher, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Educational System, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|April 3, 2024
Summary
Sexual sanctification positively impacts relationship satisfaction for Black heterosexual couples. This finding suggests it may serve as a protective factor for married and cohabiting relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Research on Black heterosexual couples' relationship dynamics, particularly concerning sexual sanctification, is limited.
- Understanding factors influencing relationship satisfaction in diverse populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the actor and partner effects of sexual sanctification on relationship satisfaction in Black married and cohabiting couples.
- To investigate sexual sanctification as a potential relational protective factor for these couples.
Main Methods:
- Dyadic data analysis was employed using samples of 299 married and 242 cohabiting Black heterosexual couples.
- Individual (actor) and couple (partner) effects of sexual sanctification on relationship satisfaction were assessed.
Main Results:
- Higher sexual sanctification was associated with increased relationship satisfaction for both men and women (actor effects).
- No significant partner effects were found between sexual sanctification and relationship satisfaction within couples.
- Preliminary evidence indicates sexual sanctification may function as a relational protective factor.
Conclusions:
- Sexual sanctification is linked to higher relationship satisfaction in Black heterosexual couples.
- Findings suggest practical applications for therapists and clergy working with these couples.
- Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of sexual sanctification in relationships.
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