Sexual Satisfaction

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1 - تأثیر آموزش مهارت‌های زندگی بر رضایت جنسی و زناشویی در زوج‌های جوان
Sepideh Pourheydari Fatemeh Bagherian Javad Bahadorkhan Mohsen Doustkam

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2 - The Effect of Solution-focused Counseling on Sexual Satisfaction and Family Function among Women in Isfahan
vahideh mofid maryam fatehi zadeh ahmad ahmadi ozra etemadi

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of solution-focused counseling on sexual satisfaction and family function of women in Isfahan. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest, experimental group and control group design. The populat More

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of solution-focused counseling on sexual satisfaction and family function of women in Isfahan. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest, experimental group and control group design. The population included women holding at least a high school diploma about 20-40 years old who referred to counseling centers at least one year after their marriage in 2013. From among them, 30 women were selected randomly and placed in experimental and control group. The research instruments were Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire LSSQ (Larson, 1998) and Family Functioning Scale FFS, (Mark L. Tavithian, 1987). Solution-focused counseling was applied to experimental group through six two-hour sessions. The data were analyzed by the analysis of covariance through SPSS. Results revealed that solution-focused counseling was effective in sexual satisfaction of women and family's function (P<0.01). As a result this method can be used in prevention and improvement of sexual and family problems of women in counseling centers. Manuscript profile

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3 - The Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on Marital commitment and Sexual satisfaction
zahra taghiyar farshad pahlavanzade

10.30486/jsrp.2019.665281

The purpose of this study was to explain the effectiveness of narrative therapy approach on marital commitment and sexual satisfaction in Isfahan city. This research was a quasi-experimental in which pretest-posttest with control groups was used. Statistical population More

The purpose of this study was to explain the effectiveness of narrative therapy approach on marital commitment and sexual satisfaction in Isfahan city. This research was a quasi-experimental in which pretest-posttest with control groups was used. Statistical population consisted of all married women referred to counseling centers with marital problems. By using available sampling, 30 individuals were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of control (15 women) and control (15 women). Questionnaire Pini (Sexual Satisfaction, 1987), Questionnaire Adams & jones (Marital commitment Questionnaire, 1997) were used for research. The experimental group received of Narrative Therapy training in 8 sessions (90 minutes each). The findings were analyzed by SPSS-22 software using covariance analysis. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between marital commitment and sexual satisfaction after pretest control (p≤0.05). Therefore, group therapy of narrative therapy is effective in increasing marital commitment and sexual satisfaction of married women. Manuscript profile

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4 - Explain the relationship between communication beliefs, sexual satisfaction and differentiation with marital intimacy
Zahra jani ali delavar

The aim of this study was to explain the relationship between communication beliefs, sexual satisfaction and differentiation with marital intimacy. The statistical population of this study included all married women who referred to health centers in Tehran in 1398.&nbsp More

The aim of this study was to explain the relationship between communication beliefs, sexual satisfaction and differentiation with marital intimacy. The statistical population of this study included all married women who referred to health centers in Tehran in 1398.  320 people were selected as a sample according to Morgan’s table, which finally considering the possible sample reduction, 350 married women were selected. The sampling method in this study was multistage cluster sampling. Edelson-Epstein (1981) Relational Belief Inventory, Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (1988), Scorne and Friedlander Differentiation Scale Differentiation of Self-Inventory (1998), and Marital intimacy questionnaire (1995) Couple Intimacy Questionnaire were used to collect data. Findings were analyzed using correlation statistical method in SPSS software version 22. The results showed that there was a direct and negative correlation (-0.145) between communication beliefs with couple intimacy and significant positive correlation (0.315) between sexual satisfaction and couple intimacy; although there is no significant relationship (0.006) between differentiation and couples intimacy at the level of p <0.01. Therefore, it can be concluded that in order to promote couple’s intimacy, components such as communication beliefs, sexual satisfaction, and differentiation can be taught and reduced high divorce rate due to the lack of these skills. Manuscript profile

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5 - Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation Therapy on Depression and Sexual Satisfaction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Mohsen Rahjerdi Mansour Sodani Maryam Gholamzadeh jofre Parviz Asgari

Purpose: This research was conducted with the aim to determine the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy on depression and sexual satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementatio More

Purpose: This research was conducted with the aim to determine the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy on depression and sexual satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methodology: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was a single case experimental from type of non-concurrent multiple baseline design. The research population was patients with type 2 diabetes of Mashhad city in 2019 year, which from them 4 people were selected by purposive sampling method. All four people individually underwent 6 sessions of 90-minute behavioral activation therapy. The research instruments were scales of Beck depression (1967) and Hudson et al sexual satisfaction (1981). Data were analyzed using reliable change index (RCI) and maximum percentage of improvement (MPI).Findings: The results showed that behavioral activation therapy significantly led to decreased depression and increased sexual satisfaction in all four patients with type 2 diabetes.Conclusion: Regarded to results, planning to use this therapy method is necessary. As a result, counselors and therapists can use behavioral activation therapy along with other therapies methods to improve psychological characteristics, especially decrease depression and increase sexual satisfaction. Manuscript profile

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6 - Presenting a structural model of couple intimacy based on sexual satisfaction with the mediating role of marital commitment and marital quality of life
Zahra Jani Ali Delavar Abolfazl Karami Behzad Shoghi

Introduction: Having intimate relationships in people's marital and family life is the most important emotional challenge in their lives. A person who experiences a higher degree of intimacy in relationships is able to present himself in a more favorable way in relation More

Introduction: Having intimate relationships in people's marital and family life is the most important emotional challenge in their lives. A person who experiences a higher degree of intimacy in relationships is able to present himself in a more favorable way in relationships and express his needs more effectively to his partner and spouse. In addition, spouses who have a higher level of intimacy have more marital satisfaction. According to what was said, the aim of the present study was to provide a structural model of couple intimacy based on sexual satisfaction with the mediation of marital commitment and marital quality of life.Methodology: The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of correlational data analysis. The statistical population of the research includes all married women who referred to health centers in Tehran in 2018, according to the required sample size in the analysis of Klein's structural equations, 360 people were selected as a sample, and Larson's (1988) sexual satisfaction scale, Vondenbroek couple's intimacy and Bertman (1995), completed the marital commitment scale of Adams and Jones (1997) and the quality of marital life of Busby et al. (1995). The data of the research was done in the inferential part (using multivariate analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM) with the help of Excel, SPSS and Amos software.Findings: The findings showed that there is a relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital intimacy, between sexual satisfaction and marital commitment and quality of marital life, between marital commitment and quality of marital life and marital intimacy. Also, the findings showed that sexual satisfaction has an effect on the intimacy of couples through the mediating variables of marital commitment (1.02) and marital quality of life (0.7). Finally, the findings showed the fit of the model.Discussion: Sexual satisfaction is one of the most important factors that affect the quality and stability of a couple's relationship. A successful marriage is often associated with the satisfaction of the parties from sexual relations. Sexual satisfaction increases self-esteem, life satisfaction, ability to love, relationship satisfaction and emotional satisfaction and feeling happy in life. The relationship between sexual dissatisfaction and couples' intimacy problems shows that couples' satisfaction with their sexual relationship is one of the most important factors affecting couples' intimacy.Conclusion: It is suggested to the officials and planners of the mental health of the society to help strengthen the foundation of the family by considering intimacy in couples and strengthening it by couple therapists, psychologists and counselors. Manuscript profile

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7 - Sexual schemas and sexual satisfaction in fertile and infertile women
Raziyeh Jamaati Ardakani Roya Barzegari Najmeh Nasirpour Majid Soleymani

10.30495/jwsf.2020.1884371.1412

One of the basic needs of every person and an important aspect of cohabitation between couples is sexual need and the quality of its satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the comparison and relationship between sexual schema and sexual satisfaction More

One of the basic needs of every person and an important aspect of cohabitation between couples is sexual need and the quality of its satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the comparison and relationship between sexual schema and sexual satisfaction in fertile and infertile women in Yazd city. This study is a causal-comparative and correlational study in which 273 fertile and infertile women who referred to the mother hospital in Yazd city. They voluntarily responded to women's schema and sexual satisfaction questionnaires. Collected data were analyzed with the SPSS software. Levene’s test was used for testing equality/homogeneity of variance. Independent t test and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used for assessing the significance of the research hypotheses at a p value of lower than.The results showed no significant difference between fertile and infertile women in terms of sexual schemas. However, there was a significant difference between the mean score of sexual satisfaction in fertile women and the mean score of sexual satisfaction in infertile women. There was also a significant relationship between the components of sexual schemas (passionate/romantic and honest/comfortable) on the one hand and sexual satisfaction on the other in fertile and infertile women. The results of simultaneous regression analysis showed that Passionate – Romantic and Open - Direct schema can predict the sexual satisfaction of women. According to the present study, women wich have positive sexual schemas are more satisfied with their marital relationships due to their intimacy, openness and comfort. Manuscript profile

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8 - The mediating role of social anxiety in the relationship between perfectionism and sexual satisfaction in married female teachers in Sirjan
Eshrat Karimi Afshar Mojtaba Jahanshahi Nasab

10.30495/jwsf.2021.1912067.1509

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of social anxiety in the relationship between perfectionism and sexual satisfaction in married female teachers in Sirjan. The research method is correlation based on the purpose and in the research design, anal More

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of social anxiety in the relationship between perfectionism and sexual satisfaction in married female teachers in Sirjan. The research method is correlation based on the purpose and in the research design, analysis of covariance matrix (structural equation model analysis) was used. The statistical population was all married female teachers in Sirjan in 2020 that 300 people were selected as a sample by stratified random sampling. Subjects completed the questionnaires of social anxiety (Jarabak, 1996), perfectionism (Hamchak, 1987), and sexual satisfaction (Yavari Kermani, 2007). Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation test and structural equation modeling using SPSS 23 and PLS software. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between perfectionism and sexual satisfaction with the mediating role of social anxiety. There is a significant relationship between perfectionism and sexual satisfaction, perfectionism and social anxiety and there is a significant relationship between social anxiety and sexual satisfaction. Manuscript profile

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9 - The effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women
Hassan Emamipour Alinaghi Aghdasi Amir Panahali

10.30495/jwsf.2023.1991022.1877

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couples therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. The current research was semi-experimental with a pre- More

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couples therapy approach on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population included all married women working in the education department of Tabriz city in 2022. The sample of this research included 30 sample people who were willing to participate in the research and were selected through available sampling. Then, among the research sample, 15 people were randomly replaced in the control group and 15 people in the intervention group (emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach). Data were collected using Hudson et al.'s (1981) sexual satisfaction questionnaire (ISS) and Christiesen et al.'s (1984) communication patterns (CPQ). The intervention of emotion management strategies based on the emotion-oriented couple therapy approach was carried out during 9 sessions of 40 minutes once a week; But the control group did not receive any intervention. The research data was analyzed by mixed variance analysis (repeated measurement). The results showed that the effectiveness of emotion management strategies based on emotion-oriented couple therapy approach was significant on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns (p<0.05). According to the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that emotional management strategies based on emotional couple therapy approach are effective on sexual satisfaction and communication patterns in married women. Manuscript profile

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10 - The effectiveness of psychological toughness training on sexual satisfaction and marital conflicts in couples with emotional divorce
Zahra Najafi Rozita Fagimi Farhadi

10.30495/jwsf.2023.1982388.1833

AbstractThe present study was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of psychological toughness training on sexual satisfaction and marital conflicts in couples with emotional divorce. This research was a semi-experimental design. The statistical population of the More

AbstractThe present study was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of psychological toughness training on sexual satisfaction and marital conflicts in couples with emotional divorce. This research was a semi-experimental design. The statistical population of the research was all couples applying for divorce in Tabriz city in 2022, and 30 of them were selected. In order to collect information, sexual satisfaction and marital conflicts questionnaires and psychological toughness protocol were used. The collected data were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistical methods of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods of multivariate covariance analysis using SPSS software. The results showed that psychological toughness training can increase sexual satisfaction and reduce marital conflicts in couples with emotional divorce, which is significant at the P<.1 level.Keywords: psychological toughness, sexual satisfaction, marital conflicts, emotional divorceKeywords: psychological toughness, sexual satisfaction, marital conflicts, emotional divorceKeywords: psychological toughness, sexual satisfaction, marital conflicts, emotional divorce Manuscript profile

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11 - Predicting Marital Satisfaction Based on Sexual Satisfaction, Distinction, and Thoughtful Thinking Among Young Couples in Isfahan
Akram Lotfi shavea Taqipoor Leila Sadat Masiri Fard Masiri Fard Khadijeh Moradi

10.30495/jwsf.2019.668796

Introduction: The relationship of marital satisfaction is one of the most important relationships that introduces the upbringing of the next generation, the psychological well-being of couples, and the independence of individuals themselves. The purpose of this study wa More

Introduction: The relationship of marital satisfaction is one of the most important relationships that introduces the upbringing of the next generation, the psychological well-being of couples, and the independence of individuals themselves. The purpose of this study was to predict marital satisfaction based on sexual satisfaction, differentiation and definitive thinking among young couples in Isfahan. Method: The research method was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population of the study was all young couples in Isfahan who were married for less than 10 years, which was 7000. Based on Morgan's table, 364 people were selected by clustered and available sampling method. For data collection, Walter W. Hudson's marital satisfaction scales (1992), Hadson-Herison & Kouscap's sexual satisfaction (1981), Scorn & Friedlander’s differentiation of self-scales (1998) and the definitive thinking scale of Younesi and Mirafzal (1383) were used. The collected data were analyzed using multiple regression. Findings: Findings showed that there was a significant relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction (r = 343/0 p <0.05); there was a significant relationship between differentiation and marital satisfaction (0.05 p <205 / 0r =); There was a significant relationship between definitive thinking and marital satisfaction (r = 353 p <0.05); on the other hand, sexual satisfaction variable explained 12.5% of marital satisfaction changes; also, the definitive thinking variable An average of 4.2% of marital satisfaction changes.  Conclusion: Based on the findings of the research, in order to improve the marital satisfaction of young couples, individual and group courses can be trained to adjust the differentiation and achieve sexual satisfaction.   Manuscript profile

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12 - Modeling of between marital commitment, lovemaking styles with marital intimacy in married couples regarding the role of sexual satisfaction as mediator
zahra taghiyar Farshad pahlavanzade calah refahi

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between marital commitment, lovemaking styles with marital intimacy in married couples regarding the role of sexual satisfaction as mediator. In this correlational study, 272 individuals were selected among all ma More

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between marital commitment, lovemaking styles with marital intimacy in married couples regarding the role of sexual satisfaction as mediator. In this correlational study, 272 individuals were selected among all married couples in 1393 in Isfahan applying the convenience random sampling method. Data were collected using the marital commitment questionnaires of Adams and Jones, Lee’s lovemaking styles, Bagarozy’s marital intimacy and Pini’s sexual satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using structural equation method in AMOS software. The results of the analysis showed that the direct and total effect of marital commitment on marital intimacy is not significant. But lovemaking styles significantly influence the marital Intimacy (p < 0.05). In examining the direct effects it is also seen that the direct effect of marital commitment and lovemaking styles on sexual satisfaction is significant (p < 0.05). But the effect of sexual satisfaction on marital intimacy is not significant. The results show that the indirect effect of marital commitment on marital intimacy is significant as well as the indirect effect of lovemaking styles on marital intimacy (p < 0.05). It can be suggested that the effect of sexual satisfaction on the relationship between marital commitment and marital intimacy is a full mediator since the direct effects of marital commitment on marital intimacy did not appear to be significant. But since the direct effect of lovemaking styles on marital intimacy was significant, it reveals that sexual satisfaction plays the role of a partial mediator in this relationship. Manuscript profile

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13 - The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Low Sexual Desire and Marital Satisfaction
Maryam Bakhtiari Hajyeh Sheydaei Seyyed Abdolmajid Bahreynian Mohamad Nori

Sexual problems and marital satisfaction are related to each other in a complex way. Although multiple Psychogenic and several biological factors have been introduced as the underlying decreased sexual desire in women, years of research has shown that the effect of psyc More

Sexual problems and marital satisfaction are related to each other in a complex way. Although multiple Psychogenic and several biological factors have been introduced as the underlying decreased sexual desire in women, years of research has shown that the effect of psychogenic factors is more notable in outbreak of this problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual desire and sexual satisfaction in women. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with pretest – posttest along with the control group, 20 women with sexual desire disorder who referred to the psychology clinic were selected, in a purposeful way. They were then assigned into two groups of 10 people each, randomly. The groups were evaluated both at the beginning and end of the study in terms of sexual desire and sexual satisfaction. The experimental group underwent an eight sessions of 45-minute of group cognitive-behavioral therapy. The second group did not undergo any intervention. The results of analysis of covariance indicated that subject’s sexual desire and sexual satisfaction have shown significant difference. Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective way for improving sexual desire. Therefore the use of this therapy approach is recommended by clinical psychology specialists to people with sexual dysfunction disorder, especially women with decreased sexual desire. Manuscript profile

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14 - The relationship between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction with couple mental health
Fakhri Talayizadeh Saeid Bakhtiyarpour

Marital satisfaction is a very important aspect in a couple relations and plays an important role in their psychological health. On the other hand, the couple’s psychological health can be affected by factors such as marital and sexual satisfaction. The purpose of More

Marital satisfaction is a very important aspect in a couple relations and plays an important role in their psychological health. On the other hand, the couple’s psychological health can be affected by factors such as marital and sexual satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between marital and sexual satisfaction with mental health among married couples. Therefore, in a descriptive and correlational study, 220 couples were selected through availability sampling method and evaluated for marital satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and mental health. Regression analysis showed that marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction have a significant and positive relation to psychological health among the group ranges of 20 to 30, 31 to 40, and 41 to 50. Furthermore, marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction could predict 57% of the variance in mental health in the age period of 20 to 30 years. In fact, marital satisfaction could predict %38 and %44 of the variance in mental health for the age periods of 31 to 40 years and 41 to 50 years respectively. The results indicate the importance of a positive and significant relationship between marital and sexual satisfaction with mental health among the married couples. Manuscript profile

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15 - The mediating role of sexual satisfaction in relation between expressive and instrumental behavior and marital satisfaction in divorce applicants
Masoumeh Mohseni Kabir َAlireza Kiaamanesh Hamid Poursharifi maryam mashayekh

Many factors effect on couple interactions and marital satisfaction like expressive and instrumental behaviors that can classified in three groups: personal, environmental, and couple interactive relationship. Sexual satisfaction is one of the interpersonal factors that More

Many factors effect on couple interactions and marital satisfaction like expressive and instrumental behaviors that can classified in three groups: personal, environmental, and couple interactive relationship. Sexual satisfaction is one of the interpersonal factors that can effect on marital satisfaction. Experience has shown that high compatibility, intimacy, relations and spouse support is accompany with increased sexual satisfaction. The purpose of this research is to investigate the relation between expressive and instrumental behavior variable with marital satisfaction and mediating of sexual satisfaction using modeling method of structural equations. For this reason from consensus applicants, 395 people were selected by convenience sampling method and and were evaluated in terms of marital status, sexual satisfaction, expressive and instrumental behaviors of couples' relationships. The result of final model of fit index showed that expressive and instrumental behaviors have got positive and meaningful relation with marital satisfaction. Also sexual satisfaction can mediate the relation between expressive and instrumental behaviors with marital satisfaction. According to the findings it can be concluded that because marriage is one of the important decision; focusing on expressive and instrumental behaviors and premarital education can increase martial satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, lasting relationship between couples, and increase the quality of couples. Manuscript profile

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