Negative Sexual Attitudes Research Articles

Attitudes toward mothers as sexual beings and the sexual functioning of parents.

Research has shown that negative sexual attitudes are associated with lower levels of sexual functioning among men and women, however, little is known about how attitudes about mothers as sexual beings are associated with sexual functioning for parents. The aim of the current study was to examine how attitudes toward mothers as sexual beings (ATMSB) were associated with sexual functioning for women and partners of women among parents with young children. Cross-sectional retrospective data were collected online via Qualtrics Panels from 475 women and men (partnered to women) who reported having their first child within the last 5 years.Outcomes: The Revised Female Sexual Function Index and revised Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-Short Form were used to measure sexual function in women and men, respectively. Results indicated that after controlling for age and relationship length, more positive ATMSB predicted higher levels of sexual functioning (and multiple domains of functioning) for men and women.Clinical Implications: These findings indicate that sexual functioning, especially in parents, is linked to the attitudes held toward seeing mothers as inherently sexual (or not). This is the first study to examine how attitudes toward mothers as sexual beings can impact sexual functioning, though the cis heterosexual mostly white sample is a notable limitation. ATMSB may need to be examined and challenged in the context of treating sexual dysfunction during this transitional period for mothers and those partnered to mothers.

Promoting equity and social justice: analysing the global impact of educational laws on sex education in Spain and the United Kingdom

PurposeGovernment’s role and sex education are vital in promoting inclusivity and sexual health. To understand the impact that the legislation has had on sex education, it is necessary to evaluate it at the different training levels.Design/methodology/approachThe method used is a critical review aimed at comparing educational and state legislation and its impact on Sex Education in Spain and the United Kingdom.FindingsIn most countries the compulsory contents in the curriculum are oriented to sexually transmitted infections and contraception. Nonetheless, this approach is deemed inadequate and restrictive, failing to cope with the challenges posed by globalization, including the increased spread of sexual infection. Legislative constraints hinder the comprehensive implementation of public health education strategies and social justice concerning sexuality.Research limitations/implicationsScope may miss legislative nuances and regional differences.Practical implicationsFindings emphasize comprehensive sex education to tackle modern challenges and to urge policy makers to incorporate these insights.Social implicationsEnhanced sex education laws foster health equity that will contribute to reducing violence and improving positive attitudes and behaviours.Originality/valueInsufficient analysis exists on the effects of ministry measures in sex education, connecting health, well-being and sustainability. This underscores the urgency of researching the legislative, educational and societal consequences, enabling interventions to address negative sexual attitudes and behaviours, including gender violence, biases against sexual diversity, emotional challenges, sexual freedom and health problems, based on respect for Human Sexual Rights.

Öğrencilerin İnterneti Cinselliğe Yönelik Kullanımı ve Bunun Cinsel Tutum ve Cinsel Siber Saldırıya Maruz Kalma Üzerine Etkisi: Tanımlayıcı ve Kesitsel Araştırma

Objective: This research aims to determine the students' usage of the internet for sexuality and its effect on the exposure to sexual cyber aggression and their sexual attitudes. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 605 nursing students from two different universities. The study was conducted between February 2018 and June 2019. The data were collected using participant information form, which was prepared by researchers, the Hendrick Sexual Attitudes Scale, and Cyber Aggression in Relationships Scale. While making statistical evaluation, percentage distribution, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, chi-square, Cronbach Alpha reliability analysis and backward stepwise logistic regression analysis were used. Results: In the study, 33.4% of the students use the internet to learn about sexuality, 14.5% of the students stated that they were exposed to sexual cyber aggression. Besides, the students who were exposed to sexual cyber aggression were found to have more negative sexual attitudes and carried out more cyber aggression in their relationships (p<0.05). As a result of the backward stepwise logistic regression analysis made in the study, it was found that women were exposed to sexual cyber aggression 4.19 times more, while those who chat sexual topics through the internet 5.95 times more (p<0.05). Conclusion: A significant number of students use the internet to search for sexual topics and they were exposed to sexual cyber aggressions. It was found that exposed to sexual cyber aggression developed more negative sexual attitudes and perpetrated more cyber aggression in relationships.

Relationship among Sexual Knowledge, Sexual Attitudes, and Sexual Behavior of Junior High School Students in West Jakarta

Lack of sexual knowledge and increasing negative sexual attitudes in Indonesia could lead to risky sexual behavior. This problem increases teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and abortion among adolescents. This study aimed to determine the relationship between sexual knowledge and sexual attitudes towards sexual behavior among junior high school students in West Jakarta. This study was cross-sectional, conducted on 544 junior high school students in West Jakarta. Measuring instruments used were characteristic questionnaires, sexual knowledge questionnaires, sexual attitude questionnaires, and sexual behavior questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using bivariate (chi-square). This study shows 79.2% of the respondents had low sexual knowledge, 45.6% respondents had negative sexual behavior, and 48.2% respondents had risky sexual behavior. This study finds that most male respondents had low sexual knowledge (80.8%), low sexual attitude (56.8%), and “less-safe” risky sexual behavior (60.0%), while “not-safe” risky sexual behavior (2.7%) was found higher in female respondents. Bivariate analysis shows a significant relationship between sexual knowledge (p=0.006; 95% OR=1.763 |95% CI=1.151-2.698) and sexual attitude (p=&lt;0.001; OR=2.852 | 95% CI=2.012-4.043) towards sexual behavior. In conclusion, low sexual knowledge and negative sexual attitudes increase the risk of risky sexual behavior.

Личностные особенности женщин с негативными установками в сфере секса

Введение. Проблема изучения личностных особенностей женщин, способствующих их успешной самореализации как субъекта сексуального поведения, сегодня особенно актуальна. В русле тенденции к снижению половой сегрегации женщины должны быть довольны смягчением норм, ограничивающих проявление их сексуальности, однако на практике наблюдается рост числа женщин, обращающихся по поводу сексуальных проблем. Новизна представленного исследования состоит в фокусировании исследовательского интереса непосредственно на выборке женщин с негативными сексуальными установками с целью изучения у них специфических личностных особенностей. Методы. В исследовании приняли участие 152 женщины (клиентки кризисных и консультационных центров г. Иркутска). Отношение женщин к сексу изучалось с помощью «Опросника установок к сексу» Г. Айзенка. Для составления личностных профилей женщин с разными установками в сфере секса использовался опросник Р. Кеттелла (форма С). Достоверность различий оценивалась с помощью критерия Фишера. Результаты. Выделено шесть групп женщин, имеющих позитивное и негативное отношение к различным аспектам сексуальной сферы, у 15,38 % испытуемых выявлено отвращение к сексу. Выявлены достоверные отличия женщин с негативными и позитивными установками к физическому сексуальному контакту по фактору «фемининность – маскулинность». Данный фактор отвечает за выраженность в поведении женщины традиционного женского сексуального поведения, следование жестким моральным нормам, что согласуется с низкими баллами по шкалам теста Айзенка («дозволенность», «обезличенный секс», «сексуальная возбудимость» и «сексуальное либидо»). Обсуждение результатов. Выявлено, что среди женщин с негативными установками в сфере секса преобладают традиционные фемининные взгляды на сексуальность, сохранению брачных уз, а также нетерпимое отношение ко всему постыдному. В личностных профилях женщин с негативными установками в сфере секса преобладают ригидность мышления, высокая нормативность поведения, подчиненность, застенчивость, сдержанность в проявлении эмоций, поглощенность внутренними иллюзиями.

Die Bedeutung von sexuellen Bedenken und Bindung für spezifische sexuelle Funktionsbereiche

Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent and often associated with negative sexual attitudes such as sexual myths and sexual concerns. The aim of this paper was to explore the relationships between sexual functions, sexual concerns and adult attachment. 965 participants were examined in an online-based study. The results indicate that sexual concerns about masturbation and sexual self-understanding are related with overall female sexual function. In contrast, erectile function in men was most influenced by sexual performance anxiety. Furthermore, adult attachment is mainly associated with sexual satisfaction. It should be considered as an important motivational factor for sexuality. Sexual concerns provide an approach for treating sexual dysfunction and improve the understanding of medical conditions.

Effectiveness of the sexual attitude restructuring curriculum amongst Taiwanese graduate students

This article discusses the effectiveness of the Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR) curriculum in developing positive sexual attitudes amongst Taiwanese graduate students in human sexuality. Through purposive sampling, 32 graduate students in human sexuality were selected to participate in the study. Before and after providing participants with a 16-week SAR curriculum, the Sexual Attitude Scale and focus group interviews were used for data collection using a quasi-experimental design. Findings indicate that the SAR curriculum led to positive changes in students’ attitudes. This change was especially significant for those who had more conservative or negative sexual attitudes. A thematic analysis of the interview transcripts shows that the students saw their attitudes towards sexuality changing due to the desensitisation, sensitisation and integration effects of the learning activities. Based on these findings, recommendations are made for further studies and the use of SAR curriculum as part of the education of sexuality and health professionals.

‘It Just Be Like That’: Young Men’s and Women’s Attributions of Negative Sexual Behavior

This paper provides an examination of the role that male peer support plays in negative sexual attitudes and behaviors vis-a-vis women. Drawing on semi-structured interview data collected from at risk high school students in an urban Midwestern town, we are able to qualitatively explore attitudes, behaviors, and experiences within this group of young men and women as they relate to negative sexual behaviors. We integrate routine activities theory with a male peer support theory of violence to to obtain a more holistic view of negative sexual behaviors. Male peer support models provide us with a theoretical explanation of the variation within motivation, thereby filling a serious gap in the routine activities perspective.

The effects of gender, clothing style, and alcohol consumption on the perception of sexual intent

Background: Alcohol consumption in women is known to be perceived by men as signaling sexual intent. The current study investigated the influence of gender, female clothing style, and female alcohol use on the perception of sexual intent.Method: Eighty-seven men and 72 women viewed a one-minute video of a male–female interaction where clothing style and alcohol use were experimentally manipulated. Participants were then asked to rate the female target on sexual intent.Results: The female actor was rated higher on sexual intent when she was dressed revealingly, and consuming alcohol, compared to when she was wearing conservative clothing and drinking water. Gender differences were not found with respect to the effect of personality characteristics (sociosexual effectiveness, sexually preoccupation, masculine sex role orientation, limited sexual experience and negative sexual attitudes, and low self-esteem and traditional attitudes toward women) on sexual intent.Conclusions: These findings suggest that alcohol may be a social cue used by men to process sexual intent. The implications of the findings are discussed with reference to how women are viewed when consuming alcohol.

AB048. Sexual function and QOL following pelvic surgery from alternative point of view

BackgroundSexual dysfunction following pelvic surgeries remains a significant problem, although many nerve sparing techniques and penile rehabilitation protocols are proving helpful. Preserving and recovering erectile capacity after pelvic surgeries are critical for continued sexual activities. However, other factors may compromise successful sexual activity in post-operative life, such as low sexual motivation and negative sexual attitudes of patients and their partners. The goals of my lecture are to review influences of partner’s sexual attitudes on post-operative sexual life based on own study following radical prostatectomy and published papers.MethodsOne hundred and sixty two patients who underwent retropubic RP and their partners were evaluated. The patients’ sexual function (SF), bother (SB) and expectations for post-operative sexual life were assessed prospectively at baseline and 1, 3, 6, 12 months after RP. Questions for post-operative sexual life were asked for the partner before operation. SF and SB were evaluated with the University of California Los Angeles Prostate Cancer Index. Expectations for post-operative sexual life were studied using three ad-hoc questions.ResultsRate of having sexual intercourse and adequate penile rigidity for vaginal penetration at baseline was 29.0%and 21.6%, respectively. A significantly higher rate of patients considered “sexual life is important” (patient: 35.2% partner: 13.0%), hoped for “preservation of erectile function” (patient: 66.0% partner: 33.3%) and accepted “use of PDE5-I” (patient: 65.4% partner: 43.2%) compared to their partners (P<0.001). Patients who had partners’ with a negative sexual attitude lost sexual motivation 1 year after operation. However, patients with cooperative partners’ maintained sexual motivation although they felt greater sexual bother 1 year after RP.ConclusionsThere was significant dissociation in perspectives for post-operative sexual life between the patients and partners. Partners’ low expectations were associated with patients’ low SB and motivation. Partners’ cooperative attitude might contribute to maintain patients’ sexual desire and motivation. I report this topic with some literature review.

What Is the Right (White) Way to Be Sexual?

Dominant representations of Latinas in popular and scholarly literature narrowly portray Latina sexual practices. Latina sexuality is often dichotomized: we are categorized either as traditional and sexually repressed, or as acculturated and sexually liberated. These interpretations reflect ethnocentric and essentialized understandings of both Latina/o culture and human sexuality. Many authors assume that modern white sexuality has progressively become more liberated and is the healthy, right way to be sexual. Even some of the arguments and analyses of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os normalize assumptions about sexual expression and evaluate “traditional” Latina sexuality only in terms of “negative sex”: negative sexual attitudes and experiences. Additionally, Juárez and Kerl recognize Latina writers-many leaders in lesbian/gay studies-who acknowledge that Latina sexuality is complex, diverse, and always locally and historically situated. They argue that Latinas may have unique ways of expressing sexualities, but are neither as repressed nor as oppressed as both popular culture and scholars would have us believe.

Sociocultural contexts of anthropophobia: a sample of Chinese youth.

Anthropophobia, a subtype of social phobia, is prevalent in Chinese and Japanese societies. This study investigated sociocultural influences on the course of this culturally specific mental disorder. One hundred and fifty subjects, including 50 anthropophobic, 50 neurasthenic, and 50 community subjects, were interviewed in Beijing, China for the assessment of their early life experiences (child-parent relationships and sexual experiences), collectivism disposition, sexual attitudes, and communication behaviors. Logistic and linear regression analyses were performed to examine significant predictors of the occurrence and the symptom level of anthropophobia. Regression models explained 69% of variance in the diagnosis and 57% of variance in the symptom level of anthropophobia among anthropophobic and community subjects. They also explained 48% and 47% of variance respectively in the diagnosis and the level of symptoms among anthropophobic and neurasthenic subjects. Anthropophobic subjects had more problematic relationships with parents than did community and neurasthenic subjects. They also exhibited significantly stronger characteristics of collectivism than did community subjects. Sexual contact with a non-family member prior to age 19 and a feeling of discomfort when interacting with the opposite sex were significantly associated with the diagnosis and symptom level of anthropophobia. It was concluded that anthropophobic subjects' early sexual experiences and need for parental approval shaped their conformity to social norms and negative sexual attitudes, which were reinforced by the collective-orientated cultural environment, and contributed to the development of anthropophobia.

The relationship of sexual daydreaming to sexual activity, sexual drive, and sexual attitudes for women across the life-span.

The association among sexual daydreaming and sexual attitudes and activity was examined in a cross-sectional life-span sample of women (N = 117, 26 to 78 years). Sexual daydreaming was measured using the Imaginal Processes Inventory (IPI) while sexual history measures of sexual activity, sexual drive, and sexual attitudes were derived from a comprehensive personal interview. A factor analysis and varimax rotation of the sexual history variables, age, and the Sexual Daydream Scale of the IPI revealed three primary factors representing dimensions of sexual activity and drive, attitudes toward sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction. Age was associated with less sexual daydreaming, less sexual drive, less sexual activity, and more negative sexual attitudes. Sexual daydreaming varied directly with sexual drive and sexual activity and with a positive sexual attitude.

Approach and avoidance of social information.

The present study examined how an approach or avoidance tendency to information influences the perception of related behaviours. The sexual attitudes of 104 male and female subjects were assessed prior to viewing either a birth control, conservative social values, or educational issues lecture. Subjects indicated the number of meaningful actions in the sequence by pressing a thumb switch. It was hypothesized that more units would be indicated when the topic was consistent with the subject's sexual attitudes, due to an attempt to gain more informational content. As expected, sexual attitudes interacted with lecture topic. Subjects with positive sexual attitudes (erotophiles) indicated more units in the birth control condition, whereas subjects with negative sexual attitudes (erotophobes) indicated more units in the social values condition. No differences were found in the educational issues (control) condition. These results suggest that there are chronic differences in the segmentation patterns of individuals, reflecting affective orientations towards social information.

Sexual behavior of cohabitors: A comparison of three independent samples

I tested the hypothesis that cohabitors, as a component of their lifestyle choice to live together without being married, would be more sexually experienced and sexually active than noncohabitors. Differences between cohabitors and noncohabitors were examined in three independent samples (Ns = 173, 136, and 148). Within each group, differences between cohabitors and noncohabitors were examined in regard to background variables, perceived parent sexual attitudes, sexual behavior, sexual history, sexual satisfaction, orgasmic responsiveness, conception history, social competence, and relationship attachment. In general, the hypothesis was confirmed that cohabitors have greater and earlier sexual experience than noncohabitors. Other findings indicated that cohabitors were more socially competent and had parents with more negative sexual attitudes than noncohabitors. No differences in relationship attachment (love and liking for their partner) were found.

Sexual Fantasy and Attitudes as Functions of Sex of Subject and Content of Erotica

The effects of erotic content and subject sex on sexual fantasy were mediated by general sexual attitudes. When erotic content consisted of mild erotica showing males rather than females, male subjects ( N=123) expressed significantly more negative themes in briefer fantasy productions than females ( N=123). Analyses of affective and arousal responses to single-sex and heterosexual erotica indicated patterns generally consistent with the fantasy outcomes. Negative sexual attitudes were associated with negatively-toned fantasies, more negative affect, and less sexual arousal. Variations in affective and arousal responses to erotic stimuli, as discussed by the theory of the Sexual Behavior Sequence, were demonstrated to extend to the production of sexual fantasy.

Deviant Sexual Behavior

Criminal record, personal history, social-sexual competence, and physiological responses to erotic stimuli were examined in incarcerated pedophiles, hebephiles, and rapists. There were significant differences among groups in criminal and personal background; in particular, pedophiles tended to be older, more poorly educated, more likely to be unmarried, and less frequently involved in nonsexual crime. Social and social-sexual inadequacy was common to all groups, reflected in under-assertiveness, low self-esteem, and negative sexual attitudes. Rapists and hebephiles both responded maximally to adults as sexual partners, and both responded more to cues for consensual sex than to cues for rape. Thus it appears that deviant sexual arousal is a factor in deviant sexual behavior only in the case of pedophiles.