Journal of Sex Research ( IF 4.453 ) Pub Date : 2022-02-09 , DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2022.2029808 Kenneth J Parnell 1 , Douglas A Spiker 2 , Tiana A K Johnson 1 , Mackenzie B May 1
ABSTRACT
Prior research has indicated that 65–70% of college age women have experienced at least one sexual problem. Sexual problems are associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and relationship distress; however, few college age women seek professional help for sexual difficulties. The present study used the Theory of Planned Behavior to explore how adherence to traditional feminine norms and self-stigma are associated with intention to seek professional psychological help for a sexual difficulty. Results of structural equation modeling analysis demonstrated approximate fit in a sample of 259 college women. The structural model indicated that self-stigma and stronger endorsement of specific feminine gender norms (i.e., romantic relationship, sexual fidelity, sweet and nice) were found to be associated with less intention to seek help for a sexual problem. We discuss future research directions and implications for clinical services.
中文翻译:
女大学生对性问题求助的态度
摘要
先前的研究表明,65-70% 的大学年龄女性至少经历过一种性问题。性问题与抑郁、焦虑和人际关系困扰的发生率较高有关;然而,很少有大学年龄的女性因性困难而寻求专业帮助。本研究使用计划行为理论来探讨遵守传统女性规范和自我耻辱与寻求专业心理帮助以解决性困难的意图之间的关系。结构方程模型分析的结果表明,259 名女大学生的样本大致相符。结构模型表明,自我耻辱和对特定女性性别规范(即浪漫关系、性忠诚、甜蜜和友善)被发现与不太愿意寻求性问题帮助有关。我们讨论未来的研究方向和对临床服务的影响。