Exploring actor and partner correlates of sexual satisfaction among married couples

Yücel, Deniz; Gassanov, Margaret A.

doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2009.09.002

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“…Couples who utilized pornography together also found it easier to discuss sexual wants and fantasies with their partners (Daneback, Traeen, & Månsson, 2009). Conversely, pornography use appears to be associated with less commitment to one's romantic partner (Bridges & Morokoff, 2011;Lambert, Negash, Stillman, Olmstead, & Fincham, 2012), and other scholars have found that pornography use has a negative association with sexual satisfaction within a relationship (Maddox et al, 2009;Yucel & Gassanov, 2010). Explanations for such negative findings are often connected to script theory (Gagnon & Simon, 1973).…”

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“…As normative pornography use increases, scholars have sought to understand the effect of pornography use on partners in romantic relationships. In a relationship context, several studies havesuggestedthatpornographyuseisrelatedtocoupleoutcomes such as less sexual satisfaction, more negative communication, and less relationship satisfaction (Bridges & Morokoff, 2011;Maddox et al, 2009;Poulsen, Busby, &Galovan,2013;Yucel& Gassanov, 2010). While these studies suggest that pornography use is generally associated with couple outcomes, this scholarship has several important limitations that are important to address as we seek to more fully understand how pornography is associated with sexual relations and couple dynamics.…”

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Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

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The present study utilized a sample of 1755 adult couples in heterosexual romantic relationships to examine how different patterns of pornography use between romantic partners may be associated with relationship outcomes. While pornography use has been generally associated with some negative and some positive couple outcomes, no study has yet explored how differences between partners may uniquely be associated with relationship well-being. Results suggested that greater discrepancies between partners in pornography use were related to less relationship satisfaction, less stability, less positive communication, and more relational aggression. Mediation analyses suggested that greater pornography use discrepancies were primarily associated with elevated levels of male relational aggression, lower female sexual desire, and less positive communication for both partners which then predicted lower relational satisfaction and stability for both partners. Results generally suggest that discrepancies in pornography use at the couple level are related to negative couple outcomes. Specifically, pornography differences may alter specific couple interaction processes which, in turn, may influence relationship satisfaction and stability. Implications for scholars and clinicians interested in how pornography use is associated with couple process are discussed.

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Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

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“…However, sexual well-being can be enhanced when both partners use pornography [10]. Due to the sheer number of adult sites and their widespread appeal, researchers are increasingly interested in their role within couple dynamics [1] [2] [11] [12] [13].…”

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The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

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Lussier²,

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Although adults in romantic relationships currently show more openness to online sexual behaviors [1], these behaviors can nevertheless increase couple conflicts and instability [2]. In the current study, we assess the mediating role of Internet pornography use and cyber infidelity in the relationship between 1) personality and attachment, and 2) couple and sexual satisfaction. A total of 779 participants in couple relationships (average age = 29.9 years) completed a series of online questionnaires. According to their responses, 65% of participants visited an adult site at least once during the six months preceding the study, while 16.3% did so multiple times per week. Path model results showed that Internet pornography use and cyber infidelity were sequential mediators between, on the one hand, personality and attachment, and on the other hand, couple and sexual satisfaction. The discussion highlights the importance of properly documenting the correlates of online sexual behavior to better understand new couple realities and dynamics.

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“…Though there are some exceptions, studies have most consistently found that, on the whole, pornography use-either at all or in higher frequencies-is negatively associated with various measures of relationship quality for those in dating or marriage relationships, and particularly for men (e.g., Bridges & Morokoff, 2011;Doran & Price, 2014;Lambert, Negash, Stillman, Olmstead, & Fincham, 2012;Minarcik, Wetterneck, & Short, 2016;Morgan, 2011;Muusses, Kerkhof, & Finkenauer, 2015;Perry, 2016Perry, , 2017aPerry & Davis, 2017;Poulsen, Busby, & Galovan, 2013;Stack, Wasserman, & Kern, 2004;Yucel & Gassanov, 2010). The exceptions to this trend are situations in which heterosexual couples are viewing pornography together rather than one partner (most often the man) viewing in isolation (e.g.…”

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“…In light of previous research finding pornography consumption to be negatively associated with marital quality specifically (e.g., Doran & Price, 2014;Muusses et al 2015;Perry, 2016Perry, , 2017aStack et al 2004;Yucel & Gassanov, 2010), it is first generally expected that:…”

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Pornography Use and Marital Quality: Testing the Moral Incongruence Hypothesis

Perry¹

2017

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Studies often report a negative association between pornography use and marital quality. A number of studies, however, find this negative association to be stronger among religious Americans, suggesting that "moral incongruence" may be a key moderating factor. This theory is tested with panel data from the nationally representative 2006-2012 Portraits of American Life Study (N = 612). Support for the theory is mixed. Any pornography use in 2006 predicts lower marital quality in 2012 regardless of whether the viewer felt pornography use was always immoral. However, among pornography viewers, the negative association between marital quality and viewing frequency is stronger for those who morally oppose pornography. Findings hold regardless of gender. Data limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

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Exploring actor and partner correlates of sexual satisfaction among married couples

Cited by 140 publications

References 58 publications

Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

Pornography Use and Marital Quality: Testing the Moral Incongruence Hypothesis

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