Sexual Congruence Moderates the Associations of Hypersexual Behavior with Spiritual Struggle and Sexual Self-Concept

IF 1.4 Q2 Psychology

Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity-The Journal of Treatment and Prevention Pub Date : 2016-04-02 DOI:10.1080/10720162.2016.1150924

Brandon J. Griffin, E. Worthington, Joshua D. Leach, J. Hook, Joshua B. Grubbs, Julie J. Exline, Don E. Davis

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Abstract

abstract Emerging adulthood is a period of development characterized by the maturation of more complex sexual and religious/spiritual (r/s) identities. In some cases, r/s may enhance positive sexual experiences; however, r/s may also exacerbate problems that result from sexual difficulties. In the current study, a cross-sectional survey was administered to university students (N = 295) to test whether the associations of hypersexual behavior with spiritual struggle and with sexual self-concept would differ based on sexual congruence. We found that the associations of hypersexual behavior with sexual anxiety and with some facets of spiritual struggle were more strongly positive among participants who perceived their sexual values and behaviors as incongruent. Also, the association between hypersexual behavior and sexual esteem was more strongly negative among those who perceived their sexual values and behaviors as incongruent. We discuss implications for future examinations of the intersectionality of sexuality, religiousness, and spirituality.

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性一致性调节性欲亢进行为与精神挣扎和性自我概念的关系

初显成年期是一个发展阶段，其特征是更复杂的性和宗教/精神身份的成熟。在某些情况下，r/s可能会增强积极的性体验;然而，r/s也可能加剧由性困难引起的问题。在本研究中，我们对295名大学生进行了横断面调查，以检验性欲亢进行为与精神斗争和性自我概念之间的联系是否会因性一致性而有所不同。我们发现，在那些认为自己的性价值观和性行为不一致的参与者中，性亢进行为与性焦虑和精神斗争的某些方面的联系更为强烈。此外，在那些认为自己的性价值观和性行为不一致的人群中，性亢进行为和性尊重之间的关联更为强烈。我们讨论了未来对性、宗教和灵性交织性的研究。

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Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity-The Journal of Treatment and Prevention PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Now being understood and treated as a significant and widespread disorder, sexual addiction and compulsivity is an enormously complex problem that requires a multidisciplinary approach from psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, family therapists, pastoral counselors, and law enforcement personnel. The first and only journal devoted to topics pertaining to this growing illness, Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for research and clinical practice. As the source for information in this expanding new field, this journal will give practicing clinicians useful and innovative strategies for intervention and treatment from the necessary multidisciplinary perspective.