ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Sexual Well-Being: The Pathway from Childhood Adversity Via Cognitive-Emotional Functioning

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Clinical Science

  • Hung-Chu Lin
    University of Louisiana Lafayette
  • Manyu Li
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Amy Brown
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Paula Zeanah
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Abstract

Multidimensional nature of sexual well-being (SWB) was examined for its latent indicators including sexual self-esteem, comfort with sexual consent, and sexual self-efficacy. Structural equation modeling revealed an indirect pathway from childhood adversity to SWB via current cognitive-emotional functioning (CEF), suggesting that enhancing current CEF as a means for improving SWB.

Sexuality/Sexual Behavior