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  • Sexual Health
  • Trauma Studies

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  • Sexual assault significantly impairs sexual functioning and satisfaction.
  • Perceived behavioral control over consent is crucial for positive sexual experiences.
  • Limited research exists on the interplay between sexual assault, perceived control, and sexual satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the moderating role of perceived behavioral control in the relationship between sexual assault and sexual satisfaction.
  • To explore how past-year sexual assault influences sexual satisfaction based on perceived control.
  • To identify potential targets for interventions aimed at improving sexual well-being in survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous online survey with 405 participants.
  • Assessed severity of past-year and lifetime sexual assault.
  • Measured sexual satisfaction and perceived behavioral control to seek consent.

Main Results:

  • Past-year sexual assault moderated the association between perceived behavioral control and sexual satisfaction.
  • Higher perceived control was linked to greater sexual satisfaction when past-year sexual assault was less severe.
  • The findings highlight the complex interaction between trauma, control, and sexual well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived behavioral control is a significant factor influencing sexual satisfaction among survivors of sexual assault.
  • Interventions strengthening perceived control and consent skills may enhance sexual well-being.
  • Future research should explore risk reduction programs to bolster protective behaviors and assertiveness.