Low sexual desire: The role of anxiety, depression and marital adjustment

Sexual desire includes complex motivation and drive. In the context of biological and cognitive- emotive state art of science, it is often a neglected field in medicine. In regard to the treatment, study on women’s sexual function received less attention compared to the men’s sexuality. In the past, this endeavor was relatively not well disseminated in the scientific community. Recently, there was a revolutionized surge of drug targets available to treat women with low sexual desire. It is timely to review the relevant biological approach, especially in the context of pharmacotherapy to understand this interesting clinical entity which was modulated by numerous interactive psychosocial inter-play and factors. The complex inter-play between numerous dimensional factors lends insights to understand the neural mechanism, i.e. the rewards centre pathway and its interaction with external psychosocialstimulus, e.g. relationship or other meaningful life events. The function of hormones, e.g. oxytocin or testosterone regulation was described. The role of neurotransmitters as reflected by the introduction of a molecule of flibenserin, a full agonist of the 5-HT1A and partial agonist of the D4 to treat premenopausal women with low sexual desire was deliberated. Based on this fundamental scientific core knowledge, we suggest an outline on know-how of introduction for sex therapy (i.e. “inner-self” and “outer-self”) where the role of partner is narrated. Then, we also highlighted on the use of pharmacological agent as an adjunct scope of therapy, i.e. phosphodiasterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and hormonal treatment in helping the patient with low sexual desire.

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Posttraumatic stress symptoms and marital adjustment among Israeli combat veterans: The role of loneliness and attachment.

Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy ◽

10.1037/tra0000259 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 655-662 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Liat Itzhaky ◽

Jacob Y. Stein ◽

Yafit Levin ◽

Zahava Solomon

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Combat Veterans ◽

Marital Adjustment ◽

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms ◽

Stress Symptoms

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Moderating Role of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Relationship Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Among Patients

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research ◽

10.33824/pjpr.2019.34.4.41 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 753-772

Author(s):

Ammar Ahmed ◽

Muhammad Aqeel ◽

Tanvir Akhtar ◽

Sammeen Salim ◽

Bashir Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Psychological Problems ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Adaptation Level ◽

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽

Neuropsychological Theory ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

Adaptation level theory of tinnitus and neuropsychological theory of tinnitus are extensively used frameworks for understanding emotional and psychological distress among tinnitus sufferers. Objective of the present study was to investigate potential associations between hearing loss, tinnitus, anxiety, depression, and stress. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (Newman, Jacobson, & Spitzer, 1996) and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995)scales were administered to a sample of 110 tinnitus outpatients recruited from Audiology departments of Lahore and Rawalpindi hospitals. Results revealed tinnitus was positively linked with psychological problems. Additionally, it was established that tinnitus is a positive significant predictor for anxiety, stress and depression. The moderation models related to the interactions between psychological problems and hearing loss were negative significant predictors for tinnitus symptoms. Moreover, the comparative analysis between gender differences revealed a significant diversity in the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Results also elucidated that patients at initial stages of hearing loss were more prone towards reporting tinnitus symptoms along with emerging psychological problems.

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The mediational role of intimate partner acceptance and psychological adjustment in the relationship between intimate partner control and marital adjustment

Current Psychology ◽

10.1007/s12144-021-01468-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ayşegül Aracı İyiaydın ◽

Zeynep Hatipoğlu Sümer

Keyword(s):

Psychological Adjustment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Marital Adjustment ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Psychological Maladjustment ◽

The Relationship

AbstractGrounded in Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory (IPARTheory), this exploratory study investigated the associations among perceived intimate partner rejection, intimate partner control, psychological maladjustment, and marital adjustment. Perceived behavioral control in intimate partner relationships has been under-researched within the context of IPARTheory. Although the role of behavioral control in child/adolescent-parent relationships has been well-established, insufficient exploration of the phenomenon in marriage relationships calls for new empirical findings. The conveniently selected sample consisted of 624 (360 female, 264 male) married individuals living in big cities of Turkey. Intimate Partner Acceptance-Rejection/Control Questionnaire, Personality Assessment Questionnaire, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, and Demographic Form were utilized to gather data. Structural Equation Modeling was utilized as the primary analysis to test the proposed sequential mediational model of the study. The results indicated that intimate partner behavioral control was significantly and indirectly associated with marital adjustment through the mediating effects of intimate partner rejection and psychological maladjustment. Moreover, intimate partner rejection had direct effects on psychological maladjustment and marital adjustment. The indirect effect of intimate partner rejection on marital adjustment via the mediation of psychological maladjustment was found to be significant. Lastly, the sequential mediation by intimate partner rejection and psychological maladjustment in the relationship between intimate partner control and marital adjustment was also significant. This study adds to the existing literature on IPARTheory by showing that perceived intimate partner behavioral control is quite negatively related to marital adjustment. Results underscore how perceived behavioral control by a spouse triggers rejection and diminishes the psychological adjustment of the controlled partner.

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Sexual Violence and Mental Health: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion Using a Feminist Lens

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/10778012211012097 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107780122110120

Author(s):

Paige McAllister ◽

Amber Vennum

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Cultural Narratives ◽

Self Blame ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Undergraduate Women ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Feminist Theories ◽

Anxiety Depression

Feminist theories describe how women who experience sexual violence often internalize cultural narratives which can lead to self-blame and disconnection. Self-compassion has the potential to provide a buffer against these negative outcomes. This study explored self-compassion as a mediator of the association between experiencing sexual violence and negative mental health outcomes. The sample consisted of 368 undergraduate women. A path analysis revealed that experiencing sexual violence prior to the beginning of the semester was positively associated with self-criticism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms at the end of the semester directly and indirectly through self-compassion mid-semester. Clinical and research implications are also discussed.

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Jewish Women's Psychological Well-Being: The Role of Attachment, Separation, and Jewish Identity

Psychology of Women Quarterly ◽

10.1111/j.1471-6402.2005.00182.x ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 197-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Julie L. Goldberg ◽

Karen M. O'Brien

Keyword(s):

Jewish Identity ◽

Psychological Functioning ◽

Well Being ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Jewish Women ◽

Late Adolescent ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Separation From Parents ◽

Anxiety Depression

The purpose of this study was to examine the contributions of attachment, separation, and Jewish identity to psychological well-being in a sample of 115 late adolescent Jewish women. Results from multiple regression analyses demonstrated that attachment to parents, separation from parents, and Jewish identity collectively accounted for variance in psychological distress, as measured by anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and interpersonal problems. Thus, late adolescent Jewish women's psychological functioning may be fostered by therapeutic interventions addressing their relationships with parents and Jewish identity.

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