Abstract
Sexual mindfulness has been shown to improve couple's relationship and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness research has mostly been conducted with White participants, largely leaving out the perspectives of diverse participants. This study piloted an online culturally-adapted version of the Sexual Mindfulness Project with Black and interracial couples (N=26 heterosexual individuals in a committed relationship from three different continents; age range 23€“44) to understand the program's acceptability and impacts. Qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys showed that couples enjoyed the program and experienced positive relational and sexual impacts post-intervention, including improved relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, communication, and sexual mindfulness. Implications to improve the program curriculum and delivery are discussed.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Family Life
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Lawlor, Jenna M., "Online Sexual Mindfulness Intervention for Black and Interracial Couples: A Pilot Study" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 9605.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/9605
Date Submitted
2022-06-15
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd12436
Keywords
sexual mindfulness, Black couples, relationship education, pilot study
Language
english