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Prediction of Sexual Assertiveness Based on Childhood Trauma with the Mediation of Sexual Self-Esteem in Married Woman in Anzali City
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Elnaz Kenari   , Tahereh Hamzehpoor Haghighi |
| Departmant of Psychology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran , psy.hamzehpoor@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (71 Views) |
Introduction: Having a satisfactory sexual life is related to physical health and happiness and feeling good in people. The purpose of the present study was to predict sexual assertiveness based on traumatic childhood experiences with the mediation of sexual self-esteem in married woman in Anzali city.
Methods: The research method was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population included all the married women of Anzali city in 2024. According to the inclusion criteria for entering the research, 200 sample were selected by non-random and convenience sampling method. To collect data demographic questionnaire, "Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness", "Sexual Self-Esteem Inventory for Women" and "Childhood Trauma Questionnaire –Short Form" was used. The validity of the instruments was measured using content validity ratio method and reliability using the internal consistency method by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed in SPSS. 24 and Amos .24.
Results: Traumatic childhood experiences (β=-0.357) predict sexual assertiveness. Traumatic childhood experiences (β=-0.704) predict sexual self-esteem. Sexual self-esteem (β=0.361) predicts sexual assertiveness. Sexual self-esteem (β=-0.254) plays a mediating role in the relationship between traumatic childhood experiences and sexual assertiveness.
Conclusions: Sexual assertiveness is predicted based on traumatic childhood experiences with the mediation of sexual self-esteem in married women. Therefore, it is suggested to the sexual health experts to make appropriate awareness for married women about sexual self-esteem and sexual rights.
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| Keywords: Sexual Assertiveness, Sexual Self-Esteem, Traumatic Childhood Experiences. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
health & social welfare management
Received: 2024/07/21 | Accepted: 2024/08/31 | Published: 2025/03/21
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