Positive and Negative Sexual Cognitions of Autistic Individuals

IF 1.1 4区 医学 Q3 REHABILITATION Sexuality and Disability Pub Date : 2023-12-16 DOI:10.1007/s11195-023-09824-9
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Sexual cognitions are an important aspect of sexual well-being for all individuals; however, little is known about the sexual cognitions of autistic individuals. Therefore, our study aimed to explore the diversity, content, and frequencies of positive (PSC) and negative (NSC) sexual cognitions in this population. A total of 332 participants (57.5% women; 42.5% men) between the ages of 21 and 73 (M = 37.72, SD = 11.15) completed an online survey. Our results showed that almost all participants had experienced both positive and negative sexual cognitions. PSC were more diverse and experienced with greater frequency than NSC. In addition, gender (self-identified as being male) and having had relationship experience were associated with greater diversity and frequency of PSC, but not NSC. In terms of content, the most common experienced sexual cognitions for both men and women were intimacy-related. The men experienced 22 of the 56 PSC and 3 of the 56 NSC significantly more frequently than did the women; there were no cognitions that the women experienced more frequently than the men. A comparison to the results of studies of sexual cognitions among neurotypical individuals suggests that autistic individuals experience sexual cognitions in much the same way as their peers. However, sexual cognitions occur slightly less frequently and are somewhat less diverse. Nonetheless, the way in which they are experienced, and the content of the most frequent cognitions (mainly PSC about intimacy) may be indicative of sexual well-being.

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自闭症患者的积极和消极性认知
摘要 性认知是所有人性健康的一个重要方面,然而,人们对自闭症患者的性认知知之甚少。因此,我们的研究旨在探讨自闭症患者积极(PSC)和消极(NSC)性认知的多样性、内容和频率。共有 332 名年龄在 21 岁至 73 岁之间的参与者(女性占 57.5%;男性占 42.5%)(M=37.72,SD=11.15)完成了在线调查。结果显示,几乎所有参与者都经历过积极和消极的性认知。与消极性认知相比,积极性认知更加多样化,经历的频率也更高。此外,性别(自我认同为男性)和恋爱经历与 PSC 的多样性和频率有关,但与 NSC 无关。就内容而言,男性和女性最常见的性认知都与亲密关系有关。在 56 种 PSC 和 56 种 NSC 中,男性经历 22 种和 3 种的频率明显高于女性;没有任何一种认知是女性经历的频率高于男性的。与神经畸形人的性认知研究结果相比,自闭症患者的性认知与他们的同龄人大致相同。不过,自闭症患者的性认知出现的频率略低,种类也较少。尽管如此,自闭症患者体验性认知的方式,以及最常见的认知内容(主要是关于亲密关系的 PSC),都可能表明他们的性福程度。
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Sexuality and Disability
Sexuality and Disability REHABILITATION-
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期刊介绍: Sexuality and Disability is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original interdisciplinary scholarly papers that address the psychological and medical aspects of sexuality in relation to rehabilitation. Publishing timely research articles, review articles, case studies, clinical practice reports, brief research reports, survey data reports, and book and film reviews, the journal offers the latest developments in the area of sexuality as it relates to a wide range of disabilities and conditions. Contributions address: clinical and research progress; community programs; independent-living programs; guidelines for clinical practice; special grand-rounds topics; consumer issues; and contemporary developments in special programs in sex education and counseling for people with disabilities. The journal features special issues with internationally renowned guest editors focusing on current topics in sexual health. By publishing research, best-practice, evidence-based, and educational articles, the journal seeks to contribute to the field''s knowledge base and advancement. Sexuality and Disability is an essential resource for the exchange of new knowledge, issues, techniques, and available modalities for researchers and other professionals addressing the psychological and medical aspects of sexuality in rehabilitation, medical, academic, and community settings.
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