Using Emotionally Focused Therapy to Treat Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Couples
| Autor: | Abby Girard, Scott R. Woolley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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050103 clinical psychology Libido Sexual Behavior media_common.quotation_subject Emotions 050109 social psychology Personal Satisfaction Orgasm Interpersonal relationship Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Interpersonal Relations 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Heterosexuality media_common Emotionally focused therapy Sexual attraction 05 social sciences Clinical Psychology Distress Sexual desire Sexual Partners Female Arousal Psychology Emotional intimacy Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. 43:720-735 |
| ISSN: | 1521-0715 0092-623X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0092623x.2016.1263703 |
| Popis: | Couples in committed relationships encounter a multitude of issues. According to Metz and McCarthy (2010), when couples report high sexual satisfaction, it accounts for 15% to 20% of their overall relationship satisfaction. However, when couples report low sexual satisfaction, it contributes 50% to 70% of their overall satisfaction with their partner. Issues of sexual desire, currently referred to as sexual desire discrepancy, are among the most difficult to treat. Although there are many factors contributing to the issue of sexual desire discrepancy, current literature highlights the importance of emotional intimacy as an outcome and predictor of increased sexual desire. Given the complex nature of sexual desire, clinicians often lack the understanding and treatment options that are systemic. By viewing sexual desire discrepancy as a relational problem that can be treated using emotionally focused therapy, clinicians are better equipped to work with emotional and sexual factors that impact desire and couple distress. |
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