The Effects of Differentiation of Self, Adult Attachment, and Sexual Communication on Sexual and Marital Satisfaction: A Path Analysis

This article explores the relations among differentiation of self, adult attachment, sexual communication, sexual satisfaction, and marital satisfaction, in a path analysis model. In a sample of 205 married adults, the path analysis results indicated that (a) differentiation of self had no direct ef...

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Published in:Journal of sex & marital therapy 2011-05, Vol.37 (3), p.206-223
Main Authors: Timm, Tina M., Keiley, Margaret K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adults
Attachment
Attitudes
Biological and medical sciences
Coitus - psychology
Communication
Couple and family
Emotions
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gender differences
Heterosexuality - psychology
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Libido
Male
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage
Marriage - psychology
Middle Aged
Personal Satisfaction
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Regression Analysis
Self Concept
Sex Differences
Sexual behavior
Sexual Partners - psychology
Social psychology
Spouses - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This article explores the relations among differentiation of self, adult attachment, sexual communication, sexual satisfaction, and marital satisfaction, in a path analysis model. In a sample of 205 married adults, the path analysis results indicated that (a) differentiation of self had no direct effect on marital or sexual satisfaction, although it was significantly related to sexual communication; (b) adult attachment had a direct effect on marital satisfaction, but not on sexual satisfaction; (c) sexual communication is a mediating variable; (d) sexual communication was positively related to sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction; and (e) no gender differences existed in the model.
ISSN:0092-623X
1521-0715
DOI:10.1080/0092623X.2011.564513