Why do narcissistic individuals engage in sex? Exploring sexual motives as a mediator for sexual satisfaction and function

Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.09.009

Why do narcissistic individuals engage in sex? Exploring sexual motives as a mediator for sexual satisfaction and function

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between narcissism, sexual motives, and sexual satisfaction from a dyadic perspective. One hundred twenty-eight heterosexual couples (N = 256) completed questionnaires regarding their narcissism, sexual motives, and sexual satisfaction and functioning. Actor-Partner Interdependence Model analyses revealed two actor-effects on men's sexual satisfaction, intimacy during intercourse and orgasmic responsivity and one partner-effect on men's sexual satisfaction and intimacy during intercourse. Self-affirmation was identified as the main motive for engaging in sex for narcissistic individuals. Recommendations for further research and additional clinical implications are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-13
Number of pages	7
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	105
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.09.009
State	Published - 15 Jan 2017
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Dyadic approach
Narcissism
Sexual motives
Sexual satisfaction

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General Psychology

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Why do narcissistic individuals engage in sex? Exploring sexual motives as a mediator for sexual satisfaction and function

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