Multidimensional Perfectionism and Sexual Difficulties Among Adult Couples: A Dyadic Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study.

IF 2.7 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Sex Research Pub Date : 2025-01-29 DOI:10.1080/00224499.2025.2456117

Noémie Viens,Frédéric Langlois,Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel

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The multidimensional model of perfectionism includes three dimensions: Self-oriented perfectionism (SOP), other-oriented perfectionism (OOP), and socially prescribed perfectionism (SPP). Although previous research has identified significant cross-sectional associations between perfectionism and sexual function, these studies predominantly focused on women without examining the links between the different dimensions of perfectionism and various indicators of sexual difficulties among both members of a couple. This study aimed to address this gap by examining the dyadic associations between perfectionism dimensions, sexual function, partner-focused sexual desire, and sexual distress, both cross-sectionally (T1) and longitudinally (T2) over one year. The secondary aim of the study was to explore the moderating role of gender on these associations. A sample of 308 cohabiting adult couples completed online questionnaires assessing participants' three dimensions of perfectionism, partner-focused sexual desire, sexual function and sexual distress. Path analyses using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) revealed that SOP was positively associated with individuals' own partner-focused sexual desire at T1 and T2. In contrast, SPP was negatively associated with individuals' own sexual function at T1 and positively associated with their own sexual distress at T1 and T2. A moderation analysis revealed that men's SPP was related to their partner's higher sexual distress at T1. The results underscore the importance of considering perfectionism dimensions in clinical assessments and interventions for couples experiencing sexual difficulties and problematic perfectionist behaviors.

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成人夫妻的多维完美主义与性困难：一项双矢横断面与纵向研究。

完美主义的多维模型包括三个维度：自我导向完美主义（SOP）、他人导向完美主义（OOP）和社会规定完美主义（SPP）。虽然之前的研究已经确定了完美主义和性功能之间的显著横断面关联，但这些研究主要集中在女性身上，而没有研究完美主义的不同维度和夫妻双方性困难的各种指标之间的联系。本研究旨在通过对完美主义维度、性功能、以伴侣为中心的性欲和性困扰之间的二元关联进行横向（T1）和纵向（T2）研究，以解决这一差距。该研究的第二个目的是探讨性别对这些关联的调节作用。308对同居的成年夫妇完成了一份在线问卷，评估参与者的完美主义、以伴侣为中心的性欲、性功能和性困扰这三个维度。行动者-伴侣相互依赖模型（APIM）的通径分析显示，在T1和T2阶段，SOP与个体自身的伴侣关注性欲望呈正相关。相反，SPP与个体在T1和T2时的自身性功能呈负相关，与个体在T1和T2时的自身性苦恼呈正相关。一项适度分析显示，男性的SPP与他们的伴侣在T1时更高的性痛苦有关。研究结果强调了在临床评估和干预遇到性困难和有问题的完美主义行为的夫妻时考虑完美主义维度的重要性。

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Journal of Sex Research Multiple-

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7.00

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11.10%

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121

期刊介绍： The Journal of Sex Research (JSR) is a scholarly journal devoted to the publication of articles relevant to the variety of disciplines involved in the scientific study of sexuality. JSR is designed to stimulate research and promote an interdisciplinary understanding of the diverse topics in contemporary sexual science. JSR publishes empirical reports, theoretical essays, literature reviews, methodological articles, historical articles, teaching papers, book reviews, and letters to the editor. JSR actively seeks submissions from researchers outside of North America.