Sexual destiny and growth beliefs, yuan beliefs, approach sexual motives, and sexual communication in Chinese heterosexual adults

Abstract

The current research examined the relationships between sexual implicit (destiny and growth) beliefs and yuan beliefs. This research also examined the association between sexual implicit beliefs and sexual communication satisfaction through the mediating role of sexual communal motives and motivation to express emotional value for a partner during sex. Results showed that sexual destiny and growth beliefs were positively related to yuan beliefs. Sexual destiny and growth beliefs were also associated with sexual communication satisfaction through the mediating effects of sexual communal motives and the motivation to express emotional value for a partner during sex. Specifically, high levels of sexual destiny and growth beliefs were associated with high levels of motivation to fulfill a partner’s sexual needs and high levels of inclination to emphasize/express emotional value for a partner during sex; these were also associated with high levels of sexual communication satisfaction. The findings suggest that sexual implicit beliefs may overlap with yuan beliefs, and sexual implicit beliefs and approach sexual motives are important for sexual communication in romantic relationships.

Sexual beliefs in couple relationships: Exploring the pathways of mindfulness, communication, and sexual functioning on sexual passion and satisfaction

“…Recently, several additional scholars have examined sexual beliefs (Cultice et al, 2022; Muise et al, 2018; Raposo et al, 2021; Rossi et al, 2022; Wu & Zheng, 2022) or how implicit beliefs are associated with sexuality (Bohns et al, 2015; Sutherland & Rehman, 2018). They have found that these sexual beliefs are linked to the couple relationship in a variety of ways, including associations with sexual communication (Wu & Zheng, 2022), sexual functioning (Raposo et al, 2021), sexual satisfaction (Rossi et al, 2022), and harmonious sexual passion (Hannah‐Walker & Busby, 2021).…”

“…Although sexual growth and destiny beliefs are relatively novel constructs, research suggests that they are linked with many important relationship processes (Cultice et al, 2022; Maxwell et al, 2017; Muise et al, 2018; Raposo et al, 2021; Rossi et al, 2022; Wu & Zheng, 2022). Growth and destiny beliefs are associated with variables such as sexual and relationship satisfaction (Hannah‐Walker & Busby, 2021; Rossi et al, 2022), personality traits of conscientiousness or openness, compatibility, levels of attachment‐related anxiety and avoidance, types of sexual passion (Hannah‐Walker & Busby, 2021), the importance of sex to each partner, and willingness to make sexual accommodations (Maxwell et al, 2017).…”

“…Understanding the potential mechanisms through which sexual destiny and growth beliefs may influence sexual outcomes such as sexual satisfaction and harmonious sexual passion (passion for sex that is in harmony with other desires and aspects of an individual's life) is an important next step in this area of research. Beyond Muise et al's (2018) follow‐up analysis of Maxwell's initial research about sexual beliefs, several potential mechanisms have been identified in recent research including sexual communication (Wu & Zheng, 2022) and sexual functioning (Raposo et al, 2021; Rossi et al, 2022). Using the Sexual Wholeness Model (SWM: Busby, Hanna‐Walker, et al, 2022), we suggest in this article a theoretical framework for exploring the potential mechanisms between sexual beliefs and sexual outcomes.…”

“…Sexual communication is generally defined as the extent to which partners can express their sexual preferences and discuss sexual issues in their relationship (Wheeless et al, 1984; Wu & Zheng, 2022). In this study, we use sexual communication as an evaluation of the emotional/relational domain of the SWM as it is through communication that individuals may convey their emotions, desires, and challenges in the sexual area to help their sexual relationship be enriching.…”

“…Sexual communication is also associated with maintenance of sexual passion within relationships (Frederick et al, 2016). Only one study has been conducted regarding the association of sexual growth and destiny beliefs with sexual communication (Wu & Zheng, 2022). These scholars found that sexual growth beliefs were directly associated with sexual communication satisfaction.…”