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Predicting couple satisfaction: the role of differentiation of self, sexual desire and intimacy in heterosexual individuals

dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Luana Cunha
dc.contributor.authorNarciso, Isabel
dc.contributor.authorNovo, Rosa
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Cícero Robertopor
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-30T18:39:13Z
dc.date.available2014-09-30T18:39:13Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractDifferentiation of self the ability to emotionally self-regulate and to maintain a sense of autonomy within a deep intimate relationship has been proposed as a relevant factor in couple satisfaction, but the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. Sexual desire and intimacy have recently drawn increased attention due to the proposal that some of the relational benefits of long-term intimacy (e.g., predictability) might be detrimental to desire and satisfaction. This study aimed to test a model illustrating the role played by differentiation of self in couple satisfaction through the underlying mechanisms of sexual desire and intimacy, in a survey of 428 heterosexual individuals. The findings supported the proposed model, suggesting that differentiation of self is a predictor of desire, intimacy and couple satisfaction. Desire mediated the association between differentiation and couple satisfaction, and also the association between differentiation and intimacy. Intimacy mediated the association between desire and satisfaction. The model was sustained for women, but a different mechanism was found for men. The results provide support for the close association between intimacy, sexual desire and satisfaction, while suggesting that differentiation of self has a fundamental role in sexual desire, intimacy and couple satisfaction.por
dc.identifier.citationFerreira, L. C., Narciso, I., Novo, R. F., Pereira, C. R. (2014). Predicting couple satisfaction: the role of differentiation of self, sexual desire and intimacy in heterosexual individuals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Advanced online publication, DOI: 10. 1080/14681994. 2014. 957498, 1-17por
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/14681994.2014.957498
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10451/12153
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.peerreviewedyespor
dc.publisherRoutledgepor
dc.relation.publisherversionhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2014.957498por
dc.subjectDesejo sexualpor
dc.subjectIntimidadepor
dc.titlePredicting couple satisfaction: the role of differentiation of self, sexual desire and intimacy in heterosexual individualspor
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.endPage17por
oaire.citation.startPage1por
oaire.citation.titleSexual and Relationship Therapypor
rcaap.rightsrestrictedAccesspor
rcaap.typearticlepor

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