Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction Among College Survivors of Sexual Violence: Examining PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Schemas

Lipinski, Alexandra J.; Beck, J. Gayle

doi:10.1177/0886260520935483

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“…Ten items were developed for this study to measure sexual autonomy informed by the literature (DiMauro et al, 2018; Lipinski & Beck, 2022; Rosen, 2000). Items included (1) How enjoyable has sexual activity been for you?…”

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“Everyone Saw Me Differently Like It Was My Fault or I Wanted It”: Acquaintance Stalking Victim Experiences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Autonomy

Logan

Landhuis

2023

J Interpers Violence

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Although the stalking research literature has grown over time, there is more limited research focused on acquaintance stalking victim experiences and harms. The current study used online surveys with women stalked by acquaintances who had ( n = 193), and who had not ( n = 144), been sexually assaulted by the stalker to examine differences in stalking course of conduct (including jealousy and control, sexual harassment) and victim harms (resource losses, social identity perceptions, sexual autonomy, sexual difficulties, and safety efficacy). Results found that many of the acquaintance stalking victims in the current study experienced all three types of sexual harassment (verbal harassment, unwanted sexual advances, sexual coercion) and had negative social identity perceptions (e.g., how they felt about themselves, how they felt about their ability to be a good partner). More women who were sexually assaulted, compared to those who were not, experienced threats, jealous and controlling behavior, severe physical violence, stalking-related fear, sexual harassment, negative social identity perceptions, and lower sexual autonomy. Multivariate analysis found that sexual assault, more unwanted sexual attention, increased sexual coercion, lower safety efficacy, and more negative social identity perceptions were associated with sexual difficulties while sexual assault, higher safety efficacy, fewer resource losses, and fewer negative social identity perceptions were associated with increased sexual autonomy. Sexual assault, verbal sexual harassment, and resource losses were associated with more negative social identity perceptions. Understanding the full scope of stalking victimization and the negative impacts can inform the recovery journey and safety planning interventions.

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“Everyone Saw Me Differently Like It Was My Fault or I Wanted It”: Acquaintance Stalking Victim Experiences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Autonomy

Logan

Landhuis

2023

J Interpers Violence

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“…18 Although there are less data on sexual health for aging women with HIV, mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress are prevalent in this group, 19,20 and each is associated with lower sexual satisfaction. 15,21,22 Furthermore, other intersecting social and health inequities, such as trauma, violence, and stigma, are common 23,24 and can adversely impact sexual experiences. 8,25,26 Finally, for many women living with HIV, stigma, discrimination and laws criminalizing HIV nondisclosure imperil their safety and willingness to engage in intimate relationships and have fulfilling sexual lives.…”

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Sexual Satisfaction of Midlife Women Living With HIV in Canada: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

King¹,

Carter²,

Loutfy³

et al. 2023

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

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Background: Although sexual activity and function decline in older women living with HIV, positive dimensions of sexual health, such as satisfaction, are relatively unexplored. We evaluated the prevalence of sexual satisfaction for midlife women with HIV and assessed its relation to women's physical, mental, and sociostructural experiences.Setting: We studied women in the Canadian HIV Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS) over 3 survey waves (2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018).Methods: We included women living with HIV aged $45 years who reported ever having consensual sex. Sexual satisfaction was assessed using an item from the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women and was dichotomized into satisfactory ("completely/ very/reasonably satisfactory") and not satisfactory ("not very/not at all satisfactory"). Probable depression was based on CES-D $10. Multivariable logistic regression and fixed effects models determined correlates of sexual satisfaction. Reasons for sexual inactivity and alternate forms of sexual expression were also explored.Results: Among 508 midlife women, 61% were satisfied with their sexual lives at baseline. Women with probable depression had lower odds of sexual satisfaction than those without (aOR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.27 to 0.71) and worsening depressive symptoms over time were associated with poorer sexual satisfaction (P = 0.001). Increased sexual activity was associated with higher sexual satisfaction (aOR: 2.75; 95% CI: 1.54 to 4.91); however, 51% of women reporting sexual satisfaction were sexually inactive. Sexually inactive women engaged in alternate forms of sexual expression such as self-pleasure (37%) and intimate relationships without sex (13%). Conclusion:Midlife women with HIV have high rates of sexual satisfaction, even in the absence of sexual activity. Depressive symptoms were closely associated with sexual dissatisfaction, alerting providers to the importance of screening for depression and sexual health together.

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Sexual Trauma Moderates Hormonal Mediators of Women’s Sexual Function

Sartin-Tarm

Lorenz

2022

Curr Sex Health Rep

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Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction Among College Survivors of Sexual Violence: Examining PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Schemas

Cited by 7 publications

References 44 publications

“Everyone Saw Me Differently Like It Was My Fault or I Wanted It”: Acquaintance Stalking Victim Experiences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Autonomy

“Everyone Saw Me Differently Like It Was My Fault or I Wanted It”: Acquaintance Stalking Victim Experiences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Autonomy

Sexual Satisfaction of Midlife Women Living With HIV in Canada: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

Sexual Trauma Moderates Hormonal Mediators of Women’s Sexual Function

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