Correlates of sexual satisfaction in women.
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Title
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Correlates of sexual satisfaction in women.
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Identifier
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AAI9917700
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identifier
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9917700
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Creator
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Socher, Sara.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Michael Smith
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Date
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1999
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Social Work | Psychology, Clinical | Psychology, Social | Women's Studies
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Abstract
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A review of historical, anthropological and clinical perspectives has been used to analyze women's sexuality. Although social constructs are adversarial to women's sexual satisfaction, many woman are, nonetheless, sexually satisfied. It has been postulated that mitigating factors exist that reduce the effects of negative social constructs.;This study reviewed aspects of the psychological and social environment that may have had a prophylactic and/or 'corrective action' with respect to oppressive cultural mandates and which enabled women to be sexually satisfied. An archival cross-sectional sample comprised of 2,632 self-selected women who volunteered to respond to a 16 page questionnaire was obtained and reanalyzed to provide evidence regarding the psycho-social factors in self-reported sexual satisfaction. A sample modification served to control for negative influences of physical functioning and focus on the socio-psychological aspects of sexual expression.;The results demonstrated the importance of considering several psycho-social dimensions when attempting to understand the meaning of a reported level of sexual satisfaction. The complexity of sexual satisfaction was indicated by the findings of the two regression analyses. The several predictor dimensions differed in relative importance depending upon the time period the respondent was asked to evaluate. The Sexual Affirmation scale was the most meaningful predictor of sexual satisfaction. It was comprised of a combination of open acceptance to one's own sexuality and assertive communication regarding one's sexual needs. There was an indication that acquiring these skills can increase satisfaction.;Cognitive-Humanistic theories in combination with ancient Tantra techniques have been suggested as a clinical model to treat woman's sexual realization issues. This comprehensive approach is inclusive of factors such as positive value to human sexuality; the aesthetics of the environment; training in sensuality and relaxation considering the physical and emotional aspects of the client; and her interpersonal relationship with her sex partner. As suggested, the "female orgasm" concept does not explain the complexity of the woman's satisfaction phenomenon. Adopting from Tantra the term kundalini (the ability to enjoy the creative energy of sex) it is proposed that a woman who enjoys her sexuality be called a "kundalini woman".
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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D.S.W.
