A systematic review of sexual satisfaction

  1. Sánchez Fuentes, María del Mar
  2. Santos Iglesias, Pablo
  3. Sierra Freire, Juan Carlos
Revista:
International journal of clinical and health psychology

ISSN: 1697-2600

Año de publicación: 2014

Volumen: 14

Número: 1

Páginas: 67-75

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1016/S1697-2600(14)70038-9 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Otras publicaciones en: International journal of clinical and health psychology

Resumen

The present theoretical study is a systematic review of research publications in which sexual satisfaction was the dependent variable. After conducting a literature search in major electronic databases and following a selection process, we provide a summary of the main findings of 197 scientific papers published between 1979 and 2012. The review revealed the complexity and importance of sexual satisfaction, which was associated with the following variables and factors: a) individual variables such as socio-demographic and psychological characteristics as well as physical and psychological health status; b) variables associated with intimate relationships and sexual response; c) factors related to social support and family relationships; and d) cultural beliefs and values such as religion. In conclusion, we observed that sexual satisfaction is a key factor in individuals' sexual health and overall well-being. However, despite its importance, there is a lack of theoretical models combining the most important factors to explain sexual satisfaction.

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This study was part of a research project granted by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (Ref: PSI2010-15719) to the third author.

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