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Exploring the Relationship between Early Adaptive Schemas and Sexual Satisfaction
Isabella K Damiris1, Andrew Allen1
1School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Summary
Early Adaptive Schemas (EAS) positively influence sexual satisfaction. Realistic Expectations were linked to sexual satisfaction in all participants, while other EAS showed gender-specific associations, suggesting schema therapy
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexual Health
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) are linked to sexual difficulties.
- Early Adaptive Schemas (EAS) develop from met childhood needs, but their impact on sexual wellbeing is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between EAS and sexual satisfaction.
- To explore EAS as a factor in sexual wellbeing.
Main Methods:
- Online, cross-sectional survey of 732 adults.
- Self-report questionnaires assessed sexual satisfaction and EAS.
- Hierarchical regressions analyzed the effect of EAS on sexual satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Realistic Expectations EAS was associated with sexual satisfaction in both men and women.
- Social Belonging and Success EAS were linked to sexual satisfaction in women.
- Self-Compassion EAS was associated with sexual satisfaction in men.
Conclusions:
- EAS are preliminarily associated with sexual satisfaction.
- Schema therapy may enhance sexual satisfaction.
- Further research into EAS and sexual wellbeing is warranted.
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