Bidimensional self-esteem and sexual functioning among Malaysian young adults: the moderating role of relationship status

Kong, Li Voon; Goh, Pei Hwa; Ting, Rachel Sing-Kiat

doi:10.1080/19419899.2022.2053564

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“…Secondly, we measured only general level of self-esteem; however, it would be useful to include a more specific indicator of self-esteem related to sexual aspects, e.g. sexual self-esteem (Kong et al, 2023). Thirdly, although our mediation model described the relationships between measured variables, data collected in cross-sectional studies do not allow for cause-and-effect conclusions (Maxwell & Cole, 2007).…”

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I have self-compassion so I feel sexy! Sexual satisfaction and self-compassion effects on self-esteem and body esteem

Kocur,

Jach,

Berek-Zamorska

et al. 2023

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Body esteem, self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction influence people’s well-being so it is important to look for psychological factors that may contribute to their improvement. However, men and women differ in the factors that affect their body esteem, self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction. We analyzed links between men’s and women’s self-esteem, body esteem, sexual satisfaction, and self-compassion. The research involved 716 heterosexual participants (365 men and 351 women). All measured variables correlated positively; however, some correlations were stronger among women than among men. Mediation analyses revealed that sexual satisfaction directly affected women's body esteem but did not directly affect men's body esteem. Self-compassion and sexual satisfaction explained more variance in self-esteem and body esteem among women than among men. We explained observed differences in the contexts of the self-perception theory and the objectification theory.

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I have self-compassion so I feel sexy! Sexual satisfaction and self-compassion effects on self-esteem and body esteem

Kocur,

Jach,

Berek-Zamorska

et al. 2023

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When sexual distress shares the bed: the role of sexual self-esteem in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sexual distress in sex therapy patients

Godbout,

Martel,

Gewirtz-Meydan

et al. 2024

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Background Sexual distress (eg, feeling distressed, unhappy, frustrated, stressed, dissatisfied, or bothered about their sexuality) is a central concern reported by patients seeking sex therapy, and might be related to sexual self-esteem and mindfulness disposition, yet research is needed to examine the links among those variables within the specific population of patients seeking therapy. Aim This study aimed to examine the indirect role of sexual self-esteem in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sexual distress. Methods The study was conducted among 696 patients undergoing sexual therapy (mean age 34.19 ± 11.21 years, age range 18-78 years). Participants identified as women (57.3%), men (38.5%), or nonbinary (4.2%). They completed self-report questionnaires assessing dispositional mindfulness (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire), sexual self-esteem (Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire), and sexual distress (Sexual Distress Scale–Revised), during their first few sessions (ie, first to third sessions [the assessment phase]). Outcomes Sexual distress was the main outcome, as measured with the Sexual Distress Scale–Revised. Results Results indicated that 54% (n = 376) of patients reported elevated sexual distress based on the questionnaire threshold score. Path analyses indicated an indirect effect in which higher dispositional mindfulness was associated with higher levels of sexual self-esteem, which in turn was associated with lower sexual distress. Results also highlighted that specific facets of mindfulness were related to higher sexual self-esteem (ie, describing, and nonreacting) and lower sexual distress (ie, nonjudgment and acting with awareness). The integrative model explained 23% of the variance of sexual distress scores. Clinical Implication Findings suggest that addressing specifically sexual self-esteem and mindfulness may represent relevant clinical avenues to reduce sexual distress among sex therapy patients. Strengths and Limitations Strengths of this study include the novel examination of the role of sexual self-esteem in the link between mindfulness disposition and sexual distress in a large clinical sample of patients seeking sex therapy. Limitations includes reliance on patient self-report and a cross-sectional design that limit conclusion regarding causality. Conclusion This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing body of research highlighting the pivotal roles of sexual self-esteem in the link between dispositional mindfulness and reduced sexual distress among adults undergoing sex therapy, allowing us to identify potential targets of intervention.

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Bidimensional self-esteem and sexual functioning among Malaysian young adults: the moderating role of relationship status

Cited by 2 publications

References 40 publications

I have self-compassion so I feel sexy! Sexual satisfaction and self-compassion effects on self-esteem and body esteem

I have self-compassion so I feel sexy! Sexual satisfaction and self-compassion effects on self-esteem and body esteem

When sexual distress shares the bed: the role of sexual self-esteem in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sexual distress in sex therapy patients

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