Relationship between Sexual self-concept and Sexual Performance in Married Women Referring to Mobarakeh Health Centers, Iran

Background and Objective: Sexual self-concept (SSC) is considered as an important factor in human sexual performance. This study aimed at assessing the relationship between SSC and sexual performance in a group of Iranian married women. Material and Methods: This correlational study was conducted on ۳۷۴ married women selected via cluster random sampling in health centers of Mobarakeh, ۲۰۱۳. The data was collected by Multidimensional Sexual Self-concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ) and female sexual function index (FSFI), and analyzed by pearson correlation and multiple regressions. Results: In accordance with the mean scores of positive SSC (۱۰۶.۳۲±۳۵.۰۳), negative SSC (۳۶.۶۴±۵.۱۶) and sexual performance (۲۲.۳۰±۲.۶۸), there was a significant correlation between positive SSC and sexual performance(r= ۰.۲۳, p<۰.۰۰۱), and between negative SSC and sexual performance (r= ۰.۳۸, p<۰.۰۰۱). Furthermore, positive SSC directly and negative SSC inversely was the predictor of sexual performance of married women. Conclusion: Given the results, the women with higher positive SCC may have better sexual function. It seems that SCC score can be a significant predictor of women's sexual functioning.

Keywords:

Sexual Self-Concept , Sexual Performance , Married Women , خودپنداره جنسی , عملکرد جنسی , زنان متاهل