Self-Esteem and Sexual Experiences
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There is evidence that people with higher self-esteem tend to have more satisfying sexual relationships, but little is known about how changes in people’s self-esteem and sexual experiences are related over time. Several theories predict reciprocal effects between self-esteem and sexual experiences. The present study tested these theories using 12-wave longitudinal data from more than 11,000 participants of a representative sample in Germany. Data were analyzed using Random Intercept Cross-lagged Panel Models. Results indicated significant between-person associations between stable levels of self-esteem and both the frequency and the quality of sexual experiences. Moreover, we found reciprocal within-person transactions between self-esteem and sexual satisfaction but not sexual frequency. Overall, the present pattern of results provides evidence for theories that consider self-esteem as both a source and consequence of intimate sexual relationships.
- Utrecht University Netherlands
- University of Zurich Switzerland
self-esteem, 3207 Social Psychology, self, longitudinal, 10093 Institute of Psychology, lagged panel model, random intercept cross, random intercept cross-lagged panel model, sexual frequency and satisfaction, reciprocal effects, esteem, 150 Psychology
self-esteem, 3207 Social Psychology, self, longitudinal, 10093 Institute of Psychology, lagged panel model, random intercept cross, random intercept cross-lagged panel model, sexual frequency and satisfaction, reciprocal effects, esteem, 150 Psychology
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