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Peixoto MM. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Acceptance as Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in Cisgender Heterosexual Men and Women. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1839. [PMID: 37444673 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Sexual satisfaction is a relevant indicator of sexual health, and psychotherapeutic interventions for sexual dysfunction also promote sexual satisfaction in men and women. Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies for sexual dysfunction, including third-wave approaches, are effective in treating sexual dysfunction. Thus, third-wave cognitive-behavioral constructs may play a significant role in sexual satisfaction. This study intends to examine the predictive role of mindfulness awareness and attention, self-compassion and acceptance, and action constructs on cisgender heterosexual men's and women's sexual satisfaction. A web survey including self-report measures for assessing mindfulness awareness and attention (MAAS), self-compassion (SCS), acceptance and action (AAQ), and sexual satisfaction (GMSEX) was disseminated during 2022, and a sample of 420 participants was collected (n = 238 women; 56.7%; n = 182 men; 43.3%). No statistically significant differences were found between cisgender heterosexual men and women on mindfulness awareness and attention, self-compassion, acceptance and action, and sexual satisfaction. In addition, all variables account for 6.5% of cisgender heterosexual men's and women's sexual satisfaction variance, and mindfulness awareness and attention, self-compassion, and acceptance and action positively predicted sexual satisfaction. Overall, mindfulness awareness and attention, self-compassion, and acceptance and action play a significant predictive role in cisgender heterosexual men's and women's sexual satisfaction.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Manuela Peixoto
- The Center for Psychology at University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Criddle J, Sease TB, Malm EK. Exploring the interpersonal consequences of adverse childhood experiences in college students. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Spencer SD, Jo D, Hamagami F, Antonio MC, Qinaʻau J, Masuda A, Hishinuma ES. A psychometric validation of contextual cognitive behavioral therapy-informed measures with racially and ethnically diverse adults. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Masuda A, Barile JP, Spencer SD, Juberg M, Martin TJ, Vibell J. Mindful awareness moderates the association between psychological inflexibility and distress variables: A cross-sectional investigation. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2022; 70:607-614. [PMID: 32432985 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1759607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Informed by the contextual behavioral science (CBS) model of behavioral health, the present cross-sectional study examined whether mindful awareness moderated the associations between psychological inflexibility and four distress variables. PARTICIPANTS Cross-sectional data were collected from 402 ethnically diverse undergraduate college students from September 2015 to October 2015. METHODS Participants competed an online self-report survey. RESULTS Mindful awareness moderated the associations between psychological inflexibility and distress variables, with stronger associations for somatization and anxiety, and weaker associations for general distress and depression. Specifically, the strength of the positive associations between psychological inflexibility and these distress variables were substantially greater among those low in mindful awareness. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that a greater degree of mindful awareness may buffer the effects of psychological inflexibility on distress variables, particularly somatization and anxiety. Theoretical and applied implications as well as limitations of the study are discussed.
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- Akihiko Masuda
- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Chinweuba DC, Ifeagwazi CM, Chinweuba AU, Chukwuorji JC. Does self-concealment and self-compassion differentially influence substance use for male versus female adolescents? JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2021.2018726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Tursi MM, Sellers CR, Marquis A. Managing threats: A grounded theory of counseling engagement in clients with experiential avoidance. JOURNAL OF COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Michael M. Tursi
- Psychology Department Mental Health Counseling Program Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Pace University Pleasantville NY 10570 USA
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- School of Nursing University of Rochester Rochester NY 14642 USA
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development Warner School of Education University of Rochester Rochester NY 14627 USA
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Sease TB, Perkins DR, Sandoz EK, Sudduth H. Automatic thoughts: Understanding the precursors of self-concealment within the psychological flexibility framework. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Masuda A, Allen GEK, Liu C, Tully EC. The Roles of Self-Concealment and Perceived Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in General Psychological Distress among Racial and Ethnic Minority College Students in the United States. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10447-021-09441-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cherry KM, Hoeven EV, Patterson TS, Lumley MN. Defining and measuring "psychological flexibility": A narrative scoping review of diverse flexibility and rigidity constructs and perspectives. Clin Psychol Rev 2021; 84:101973. [PMID: 33550157 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2021.101973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Psychological flexibility (PF) is a popular construct in clinical psychology. However, similar constructs have existed since the mid-20th century, resulting in different terms, definitions and measures of flexibility, hindering the advancement of the field. The main measure of PF - the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II; Bond et al., 2011) - has also been heavily criticized. To move towards definitional consensus and improved measurement, we surveyed the literature to map PF and related-terms, examine definitional overlaps, and assessthe psychometric quality of prominent flexibility measures. A scoping review was conducted in two databases (PsycNET and SCOPUS). Twenty-three flexibility constructs appeared across 220 articles, and twelve measures were included and rated for quality. PF, psychological inflexibility (PI), and cognitive flexibility (CF) were most prominent. Definitional similarities among prominent flexibility constructs emerged, namely handling distress or interference, taking action, and meeting goals or values. The Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index (PPFI; Kashdan, Disabato, Goodman, Doorley, & McKnight, 2020) appears to be the best measure available to assess PF. Problems with the current use of the AAQ-II were apparent, hindering current knowledge of PF. Definitional consensus and measurement development are vital to advance the field. To this end, recommendations and next steps for researchers and practitioners are outlined.
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- Kathlyn M Cherry
- Psychology Department, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
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Psychological inflexibility prospectively predicts client non-disclosure in outpatient psychotherapy. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Crabtree MA, Pillow DR. Consequences of enactment and concealment for felt authenticity: Understanding the effects of stigma through self‐distancing and motive fulfillment. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.2680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Meghan A. Crabtree
- Department of Psychology University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio TX USA
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- Department of Psychology University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio TX USA
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Brooks BD, Job SA, Clark EA, Todd EA, Williams SL. Concealment as a moderator of anticipated stigma and psychiatric symptoms. JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN MENTAL HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2020.1721037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Byron D. Brooks
- Social Issues and Relations Lab, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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- Social Issues and Relations Lab, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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- Social Issues and Relations Lab, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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- Social Issues and Relations Lab, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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- Social Issues and Relations Lab, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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Uysal A. Motivational differences and similarities between concealment and disclosure processes. Curr Opin Psychol 2019; 31:122-126. [PMID: 31580994 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2019.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Self-concealment and self-disclosure may initially appear as the opposite sides of the same coin. Although these two constructs are related, they involve different cognitive and motivational processes. This article briefly reviews the recent literature and discusses the differences and similarities between concealment and disclosure in terms of motivational processes. An emphasis is given on self-determination theory and basic psychological needs. Future directions involve a refinement on whether concealment and disclosure differ in terms of basic need satisfaction and frustration, examining the role of self-determined and controlled motivation in secrecy, and whether self-disclosure also involves cognitively intrusive mental processes.
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- Ahmet Uysal
- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, United States.
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Kam B, Mendoza H, Masuda A. Mental Health Help-Seeking Experience and Attitudes in Latina/o American, Asian American, Black American, and White American College Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10447-018-9365-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Masuda A, Latner JD, Barlie JP, Sargent K. Understanding self-concealment within a framework of eating disorder cognitions and body image flexibility: Conceptual and applied implications. Eat Behav 2018; 30:49-54. [PMID: 29777970 DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Although self-concealment has been long recognized in the context of body image disturbance and disordered eating concerns, empirical evidence remains limited. Following cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) models of disordered eating and body image concerns, the present cross-sectional study examined whether the construct of self-concealment was related to disordered eating and body image concerns. More specifically, we investigated whether eating disorder cognitions and body image flexibility, two factors linked to the maintenance of disordered eating concerns, are uniquely associated with self-concealment, while controlling for key demographic and sociocultural variables. Three-hundred thirty-six undergraduate women completed a web-based survey that included measures of interest. Results revealed that eating disorder cognitions associated with the fear of weight gain and body image flexibility were uniquely related to self-concealment in expected directions.
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Mendoza H, Tully EC, Goodnight B, Gray J, Masuda A. The indirect effect of self-concealment on distress through psychological inflexibility in Asian American, Black American, and White American college students. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2018.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Help-Seeking Stigma in Asian American College Women: the Role of Disordered Eating Cognitions and Psychological Inflexibility. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10447-017-9291-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mendoza H, Goodnight BL, Caporino NE, Masuda A. Psychological Distress among Latina/o College Students: the Roles of Self-Concealment and Psychological Inflexibility. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-016-9500-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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