Examining the Influence of Relational Aggression on Sexual Satisfaction With Attachment Behaviors as a Potential Mediator
Keywords
relational aggression, sexual satisfaction, attachment behaviors
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between relational aggression and sexual satisfaction, as well as to determine if attachment behaviors could mediate this relationship. Data came from the Relate Institute Questionnaire (RELATE) and were drawn from the matched-pair responses of 539 heterosexual married couples. Results showed the greater the perceived relational aggression, the lower the sexual satisfaction for both self and partner, regardless of gender. Mediation analyses suggest that attachment behaviors may be a mechanism through which relational aggression influences sexual satisfaction. Implications for clinicians and future research are discussed.
Original Publication Citation
Sandberg, J., Meservy, M.V., Bradford, A. & Anderson, S.R. (published online 11/27/17). Examining the influence of relational aggression on sexual satisfaction with attachment behaviors as a potential mediator. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2017.1405307
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Sandberg, Jonathan G.; Meservy, Melece Vida; Bradford, Angela; and Anderson, Shayne, "Examining the Influence of Relational Aggression on Sexual Satisfaction With Attachment Behaviors as a Potential Mediator" (2017). Faculty Publications. 2474.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/2474
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2017-11-27
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5316
Publisher
Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
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