Sexual Narcissism among Men with Sexual Dysfunctions: An Exploratory Study

Title

Sexual Narcissism among Men with Sexual Dysfunctions: An Exploratory Study

Creator

Krishnan G.; Padickaparambil S.; Thomas J.; Thomas I.

Description

Objective: Previous studies have associated sexual narcissism with aggressive behaviours prevalent among most Cluster B populations. Recent evidence shows that certain characteristics of sexual narcissism could be beneficial for sexual and marital satisfaction. The present study is an exploration of the role of narcissism in Sexual dysfunctions. Method: A cross-sectional design involving a sample of 62 men aged 2260 years was used for the study. The sample consisted of 31 men having sexual dysfunctions and a matched control group of 31 men free from sexual dysfunctions. Tools used were the International Index for Erectile Functioning, Modified MINI, Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire, Sexual Narcissism Scale, and Questionnaire for Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context. Scores were subjected to discriminant analysis, and relevant variables were correlated to assess the strength of the association. Results: Results indicated that beliefs about Female Sexual Power (FSP), Helplessness Schema, and Exploitative behaviours of Sexual Narcissism were the best predictors that differentiated the two groups. The higher the scores on these variables, the lower the erectile functioning. FSP shared a positive correlation with both Exploitation and Helplessness, while the latter two variables were unrelated. Conclusions: A higher need to stick to traditional gender roles and fear of being overpowered could be contributing to sexually exploitative behaviours and relationship distress, which in turn, could affect self-efficacy and contribute to Sexual dysfunction. (2023), (Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences). All Rights Reserved.

Source

Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, Vol-22, No. 4

Date

2023-01-01

Publisher

Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Subject

Dysfunctional Beliefs; Sexual Dysfunction; Sexual Narcissism; Sexual Schemas

Coverage

Krishnan G., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India, Department of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, India; Padickaparambil S.; Thomas J., Manipal University college, Melaka, Malaysia; Thomas I., Faculty, Department of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 9725997

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

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