Repetitive Negative Thinking and Sexual Functioning in Portuguese Men and Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2022-06-07 eCollection Date: 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2022.2084201

Maria Manuela Peixoto, Vera Ribeiro

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Abstract

Objective: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a transdiagnostic process involved in the development and maintenance of emotional disorders that negatively affect sexual functioning. However, empirical evidence for the role of RNT on sexual functioning is still lacking. The current study aimed to investigate the role of RNT on sexual functioning in men and women by examining differences in RNT between men and women and between individuals with and without subclinical sexual difficulties. It also aimed to investigate the predictive role of RNT on sexual function indices in men and women. Methods: A total of 424 participants (270 women) completed online a sociodemographic questionnaire and Portuguese versions of the Persistent and Intrusive Negative Thoughts Scale, the Female Sexual Functioning Index, and the International Index of Erectile Function. Results: The main findings showed that women scored significantly higher than men on the RNT. Similarly, individuals with subclinical sexual difficulties scored significantly higher on the RNT compared with individuals without sexual difficulties. RNT was a statistically significant and negative predictor of sexual functioning in women and men. The role of RNT on sexual functioning in women and men was found, with men and women with subclinical sexual difficulties more likely to express persistent and intrusive negative thoughts compared with men and women without sexual difficulties. Conclusions: In summary, RNT appears to be a negative predictor of sexual functioning in both women and men, suggesting that individuals with more intrusive and negative persistent thoughts also have more difficulty in their sexual response.

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葡萄牙男女重复性消极思维与性功能的交叉研究

摘要目的：重复性消极思维（RNT）是一种跨诊断过程，涉及对性功能产生负面影响的情绪障碍的发展和维持。然而，RNT对性功能作用的经验证据仍然缺乏。目前的研究旨在通过检查男性和女性之间以及有和没有亚临床性困难的个体之间RNT的差异，来调查RNT在男性和女性性功能中的作用。它还旨在研究RNT对男性和女性性功能指数的预测作用。方法：共有424名参与者（270名女性）在网上完成了一份社会人口调查问卷和葡萄牙语版的持续和侵入性消极思想量表、女性性功能指数和国际勃起功能指数。结果：主要研究结果显示，女性在RNT上的得分明显高于男性。同样，与没有性困难的个体相比，有亚临床性困难的个人在RNT上的得分显著更高。RNT是女性和男性性功能的一个具有统计学意义的负面预测因子。研究发现，RNT在女性和男性性功能中的作用，与没有性困难的男性和女性相比，有亚临床性困难的女性和男性更有可能表达持续的、侵入性的负面想法。结论：总之，RNT似乎是女性和男性性功能的负面预测因子，这表明具有更具侵入性和消极持久性想法的人在性反应方面也更困难。

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International Journal of Sexual Health Multiple-

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.