Integrating the attachment, caregiving, and sexual systems into the understanding of sexual satisfaction.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0033514
• Publication Date: 2013-08-05T14:53:06Z
• Authors: Katherine Péloquin; Audrey Brassard; Gabrielle Delisle; Marie-Michèle Bédard
• Keywords: 05 social sciences; 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences

link between the caregiving and sexual systems. In an attempt to complement current research, this study was designed provide a better understanding of satisfaction by exploring interplay these three Specifically, we examined model in which dimensions romantic attachment predicted reasons for engaging intercourse that served function and, ultimately were related sample 152 adults who cohabiting with partner. Path analyses revealed individuals low attachment-related avoidance scored higher on proximity sensitivity, turn associated having sex express valuing one’s partner, satisfaction. Individuals score anxiety simultaneously reported lower negatively partner same value. Attachment also scores measure exerting too much control while providing care. This using sexuality enhance sense power. Our explained 16% variance Findings are discussed light theory implications couple therapy.