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        The Mediating Role of Self-disgust on the Relationship Between Negative Body Image and Sexual Dysfunction

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        2024
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        Tran, Linda
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        Negative body image concerns are prevalent among men and women and appear across various age groups. Previous research has found positive associations between negative body image and impaired sexual functioning, manifested in the avoidance of sexual activity, low sexual satisfaction, and sexual disorders. The present study explored the mediating role of self-disgust on this relationship. Self-disgust has been shown to compromise sexual functioning and disrupt sexual arousal processes in individuals with body image concerns. Using a cross-sectional design, 173 participants (65.3 % women, 34.7% men, age range 18-60 years) who were sexually active completed an online survey measuring negative body image, self-disgust, and sexual functioning. Regression and bootstrap analyses were conducted. Results demonstrated a significant positive indirect effect of negative body image on sexual dysfunction through self-disgust. High levels of negative body image were related to heightened self-disgust, which was in turn associated with increased sexual dysfunction. The findings suggest that addressing self-disgust in individuals with body image concerns in treatment, such as emotion-focused therapy could improve their sexual well-being.
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