Abstract

This study explored the definitions of sexual boredom in a large community sample of Portuguese individuals. A thematic analysis of written responses to the question “What is sexual boredom for you?” was conducted with 653 participants aged 18 to 75 (M = 33.14; SD = 9.01) of multiple genders, sexual orientations, and relationship types. Three main themes were identified: definitions of sexual boredom, predisposing and maintenance factors of sexual boredom, and managing of sexual boredom. Sexual monotony, sexual desire, and hedonic value stand out as defining features of sexual boredom. Findings suggest the need of a multidimensional measure of sexual boredom.

摘要

本研究探讨了大量葡萄牙人社区样本中性无聊的定义。对“对你来说性无聊是什么？”这个问题的书面回答的主题分析。对 653 名年龄在 18 至 75 岁之间（M  = 33.14；SD  = 9.01）的参与者进行了调查，这些参与者具有多种性别、性取向和关系类型。确定了三个主要主题：性无聊的定义、性无聊的诱发和维持因素以及性无聊的管理。性单调、性欲和享乐价值是性无聊的定义特征。调查结果表明需要对性无聊进行多维衡量。