Early childhood adversity and Women’s sexual behavior: The role of sensitivity to sexual reward

IF 5.7 1区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL Developmental Review Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.dr.2021.100982
Jenna Alley, Lisa M. Diamond
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Abstract

About one eighth of people are exposed to adversities such as abuse and neglect. Life history theory suggests that early experiences of adversity are strongly associated with later engagement in risky sexual behaviors. Specifically, those exposed to early adversity tend to engage in sex at an earlier age, have casual sex, and have high numbers of partners. Interestingly, it is also known that individuals exposed to early adversity are more likely to engage in more same-gender behavior. Existing research clearly outlines the association between early adversity and sexual behaviors that are considered risky. However, we have yet to identify a potential mediating mechanism that explains the full range of sexual behaviors seen in those who experience early adversity including adult sexual risk taking and same gender behavior. Outlining the specific mechanisms that influence later sexual risk taking is critically important in understanding the unique developmental experiences of those who experience early adversity. Here we propose and support one mediator important in the association between early adversity and later sexual behavior. We hypothesize that an increased sensitivity to the potential for sexual rewards mediates the association between early experiences of adversity and later sexual behavior, both risk behavior and female same-gender behavior. In the present manuscript we review relevant theoretical and empirical research in support of our claims.

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儿童早期的逆境与女性的性行为:对性奖励的敏感性作用
大约八分之一的人面临虐待和忽视等逆境。生活史理论认为,早期的逆境经历与后来的高风险性行为密切相关。具体来说,那些早年遭遇逆境的人倾向于在更早的年龄发生性行为,有随意性行为,并且有很多伴侣。有趣的是,人们也知道,早期遭遇逆境的个体更有可能从事更多的同性行为。现有的研究清楚地概述了早期逆境与被认为有风险的性行为之间的联系。然而,我们还没有找到一种潜在的调节机制来解释那些经历过早期逆境的人的性行为,包括成年后的性冒险和同性行为。概述影响后期性冒险行为的具体机制对于理解那些经历过早期逆境的人的独特发展经历至关重要。在这里,我们提出并支持一个重要的中介在早期逆境和后来的性行为之间的关联。我们假设,对潜在的性奖励的敏感性的增加调解了早期逆境经历和后来的性行为之间的联系,包括风险行为和女性同性行为。在目前的手稿中,我们回顾了相关的理论和实证研究,以支持我们的主张。
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Developmental Review
Developmental Review PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-
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11.00
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27
审稿时长
51 days
期刊介绍: Presenting research that bears on important conceptual issues in developmental psychology, Developmental Review: Perspectives in Behavior and Cognition provides child and developmental, child clinical, and educational psychologists with authoritative articles that reflect current thinking and cover significant scientific developments. The journal emphasizes human developmental processes and gives particular attention to issues relevant to child developmental psychology. The research concerns issues with important implications for the fields of pediatrics, psychiatry, and education, and increases the understanding of socialization processes.
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