Naslov
Infertility-related stress and sexual satisfaction: a dyadic approach

Autori
Nakić Radoš, Sandra ; Soljačić Vraneš, Hrvojka ; Tomić, Jozo ; Kuna, Krunoslav

Izvornik
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology (0167-482X) 2020 (2020); 1752658, 25

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
infertility ; sexual satisfaction ; sexuality ; stress ; dyadic analysis ; APIM

Sažetak
Purpose of the study: to examine whether women’s and men’s infertility-related stress, and specifically its sexual concerns aspect, is related to their and their partner’s sexual satisfaction. Materials and methods: In a cross- sectional study, 94 couples experiencing infertility filled out the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Fertility Problem Inventory, which measures infertility-related stress with dimensions of social, sexual and relationship concerns, rejection of childfree lifestyle, and need for parenthood. Dyadic analyses were performed following the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM). Results: The dyadic analysis revealed that women’s and men’s greater infertility- related stress contributed to their lower levels of sexual satisfaction (actor effect). Moreover, women’s and men’s greater sexual concerns (as the aspect of infertility- related stress) contributed to their own and their partner’s lower levels of sexual satisfaction (actor and partner effect). Conclusions: The findings suggest that both individual and relational processes are important in the association between the specific dimension of infertility-related stress and sexual satisfaction. These findings could guide the psychosocial support for couples experiencing infertility

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Psihologija

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