Rafael Ballester‐Arnal

ORCID: 0000-0003-4421-1144
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  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Gender, Feminism, and Media
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sex work and related issues
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Gender and Feminist Studies
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Aging, Health, and Disability
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Social Sciences and Policies
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Disability Rights and Representation
  • Elder Abuse and Neglect
  • Stress and Burnout Research
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Media, Gender, and Advertising
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
  • Psychological Treatments and Disorders
  • Psychology Research and Bibliometrics
  • Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Universitat Jaume I
2016-2025

University of California, San Diego
2024

Pro Persona
2018-2022

Universidad Mayor
2022

Universitat de València
2007-2020

Generalitat Valenciana
2020

Red de Investigación Cardiovascular
2020

Departamento de Educación
2018-2020

Instituto de Estudios Avanzados
2020

Weatherford College
2020

People with intellectual disability have the same sexual needs as those without any disability, yet their sexuality is often restricted by reluctant attitudes and/or fears based on irrational beliefs. The aim of this study to describe and analyse different areas in adults mild or moderate disability.The sample consisted 180 men women attending occupational centres. All participants were administered a questionnaire about adapted characteristics.Results show that 84.2% had relationships...

10.1111/jir.12455 article EN Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 2017-11-20

The COVID-19 pandemic is becoming a major hazard to public health worldwide. This causing significant impact on life and physical health, as well the psychological well-being of general population. Since emotional distress social restrictions caused by this epidemic, it must be expected that its will also extend sexual health. purpose study, first including large sample Spanish population, was analyze behavior during 99 days confinement in Spain (INSIDE Project).One thousand four hundred...

10.1007/s13178-020-00506-1 article EN other-oa Sexuality Research and Social Policy 2020-11-16

Abstract Introduction Pornography consumption has increased exponentially in recent decades. Most studies conducted so far are focused on adult samples (typically, between 18 and 30 years old), limiting the generalizability of their results. This study aims to create a taxonomy that groups various pornographic contents thus explore different aspects its use (e.g., preference for content, excessive problematic use) people at life stages. Methods Between 2016 2019, 8,040 individuals (71.3%...

10.1007/s13178-022-00720-z article EN cc-by Sexuality Research and Social Policy 2022-05-14

Despite its inclusion in the 11th revision of International Classification Diseases, there is a virtual paucity high-quality scientific evidence about compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), especially underrepresented and underserved populations. Therefore, we comprehensively examined CSBD across 42 countries, genders, orientations, validated original (CSBD-19) short (CSBD-7) versions Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Scale to provide standardized, state-of-the-art screening tools for...

10.1556/2006.2023.00028 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Behavioral Addictions 2023-06-23

We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of psychometric examination Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener.

10.1177/10870547231215518 article EN Journal of Attention Disorders 2024-01-05

The theory of planned behavior (TPB), socio-cognitive model (SCM), and information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) are effective in predicting condom use. However, the adequacy these three theoretical models frequency use (FCU) among young people has not been compared. This cross-sectional study tested applicability suitability FCU, analyzed relationships postulated constructs. Sexually experienced adolescents (n = 410) aged 13–18 completed a survey assessing TPB, SCM, IMB Participants...

10.1186/s12889-016-2702-0 article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2015-12-01

The aim of this study was to determine the type and frequency online sexual practices among Spanish college students, prevalence risk pathological cybersex use profiles, correlates/predictors behavior. Participants were 1,557 males females between 18 25 years old. Results showed that is not as frequent documented in other Western countries. However, a significant percentage participants with risky (8.6%) or (1.7% men 0.1% women) profile identified. Finally, we found set variables that,...

10.1080/0092623x.2016.1208700 article EN Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 2016-07-11

Following the first outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan December 2019, where Chinese authorities confirmed 41 cases detected between 8 and January 2, 2020, city stopped reporting until 19, when 17 more were confirmed.By then, had been reported outside China: two Thailand one Japan.The rapid spread disease led World Health Organization to declare it an international health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020.By that date, all provinces mainland China 15 other countries.On March 11, was present than 100...

10.1007/s10461-020-02877-3 article EN other-oa AIDS and Behavior 2020-04-27

The authors focus on the influence of participants' having or not a steady partner when reference to cybersex use. Participants were 1,239 young, Spanish individuals who completed Internet Sex Screening Test. Results showed being in relationship certain consumption dimensions cybersex; was found be greater men than women. In general, activity higher for single participants, although it also significant participants with partner. authors' findings facilitate comprehension effect new...

10.1080/0092623x.2013.772549 article EN Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 2013-07-18

Abstract Background Sexual victimisation is an important problem that affects millions of people around the world, especially those with some kind disability. The aim this study was to determine prevalence self‐reported and documented sexual abuse in mild or moderate intellectual disability analyse sequelae such experiences can have on their psychosocial health. Methods sample consisted 360 adults (50% men 50% women) between 18 55 years age (M = 39.87; standard deviation 10.55). Results...

10.1111/jir.12555 article EN Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 2018-10-16

During the last decade, number of people using Internet for sexual purposes has increased exponentially. However, most studies conducted so far have analysed Online Sexual Activity (OSA) adolescents and young people, meaning that we few information on how this phenomenon is expressed across lifespan. The aim study was to analyse three aspects OSA (prevalence different OSAs, motives engage in OSA, excessive problematic engagement OSA) a large sample individuals developmental stages. A...

10.1016/j.chb.2021.106774 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Computers in Human Behavior 2021-03-07

The three-item Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3) has been frequently used to assess distress related sexuality in public health surveys and research on sexual wellbeing. However, its psychometric properties measurement invariance across cultural, gender subgroups have not yet examined. This multinational study aimed validate the SDS-3 test properties, including language, country, identity, orientation groups. We global survey data from 82,243 individuals (Mean age=32.39 years; 40.3 % men, 57.0...

10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100461 article EN cc-by-nc International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology 2024-04-01

Sexual compulsivity has been studied in relation to high-risk behavior for sexually transmitted infections. The aim of this study was the adaptation and validation Compulsivity Scale a sample Spanish young people. This scale applied 1,196 (891 female, 305 male) college students. results principal components factor analysis using varimax rotation indicated two-factor solution. reliability found be high. Moreover, showed good temporal stability. External correlates were examined through...

10.1080/0092623x.2012.665816 article EN Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 2013-05-01

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease undergo various stages of therapeutic adaptation which involve lifestyle modifications, physical changes, and adjustment to renal replacement therapy. This process produces adaptive stress. Objective: To identify how resilience, health- related quality life, sociodemographic, clinical, hemodialysis routine-related variables are perceived stress in patients receiving for more than six months. Methods: was a multicenter cross-sectional study...

10.3390/ijerph18020536 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021-01-11

HIV exposure is one of the greatest sexual risks in young people, and condom use best protective measure. Despite preventive efforts, trend still unclear. This study examines by gender Spanish different practices (vaginal, oral anal), relationships (regular casual) having sex after drugs consumption during two past decades (from 1999 to 2020). For this, 14,472 people who ranged from 17 40 years old (63.5% women) filled AIDS Prevention Questionnaire each year. In general, low remains stable...

10.1007/s10461-021-03573-6 article ES cc-by AIDS and Behavior 2022-01-17

High levels of perfectionism in college students can compromise their academic performance and psychological well-being. This study aims to analyze the implication well-being suicidal ideation last year. A total 1.287 from different degrees reported previous year completed questionnaires on perfectionism, well-being, thoughts In both men women, correlates positively with negatively dimensions Likewise, average grade (β = 0.364) level demand degree -0.461) are mediating variables between...

10.3390/ijerph20010085 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022-12-21
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