Pub Date : 2024-02-04DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2024.6.1.2
Cuc Anca
The work follows the positive influence of the elements/techniques present in a form of non-directive psychotherapy on the awareness of a sexual dysfunction and on the openness in therapy to work on this segment; also, the aim is to present the positive effects of focusing on clients with sexual dysfunctions. Eight clients were observed during a psychotherapeutic process that lasted over 20 sessions. All eight clients came for psychotherapy invoking elements of anxiety, wanting to more effectively manage their emotional area in couple relationships and the stress related to professional life. In the first sessions, dysfunctional elements in sexual life were not presented. After laying the foundation of an authentic therapeutic process through unconditional positive acceptance, empathy, and congruence - central elements in person-centered psychotherapy, the clients also began to explore the area of sexuality where we could observe what does not work and so, steps could be taken towards awareness and accepting the presence of elements associated with sexual dysfunction. From this point of psychotherapy, it was also possible to work with the dysfunctional elements in the sexual area through the focusing technique, the clients being able to connect at a deeper level with their body. The awareness/acceptance of a problem related to sexuality also needs a space where the person feels safe, to be able to work together with the psychotherapist also in the area of sex therapy. Focusing, through deeper bodily awareness, comes to the psychotherapist's aid when we have elements present in sexual dysfunctions.
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Objective To evaluate and compare postoperative sexual functioning following total (TH) versus subtotal hysterectomy (STH). Design A longitudinal, prospective and comparative study in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign diseases in Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Kairouan in Tunisia. Sample Sixty women undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease. Main outcome measures Sexual functioning evaluation using the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before the operation and after 6 months. Results Following surgery, significant improvement in sexual functioning according to both scales. In fact, the mean total score of the ASEX scale went from 25.14 to 21.15 and from 11,99 to 19,31 for the FSFI. The average time to resume sexuality postoperatively was 50 days. No significant difference was found in these results between total and subtotal hysterectomy. Conclusion Hysterectomy, whether total or subtotal, has a positive impact on the overall sexual satisfaction of the patients especially in those with an impaired sexuality before surgery. There were no statistically significant differences in sexual function between the two groups TH versus STH. Therefore, cervix preservation for the purpose of improving overall sexual satisfaction cannot be recommended. Keywords Hysterectomy . Sexual dysfunction . Supracervical hysterectomy . Cervix
目的评价和比较全子宫切除术(TH)与次全子宫切除术(STH)术后性功能。设计:对突尼斯凯鲁万Ibn El Jazzar医院因良性疾病行子宫切除术的妇女进行纵向、前瞻性和比较研究。样本:60名因良性疾病接受子宫切除术的妇女。主要观察指标:术前和术后6个月用亚利桑那性经验量表(ASEX)和女性性功能指数(FSFI)进行性功能评估。结果手术后性功能均有明显改善。事实上，ASEX量表的平均总分从25.14分上升到21.15分，FSFI从11.99分上升到19.31分。术后恢复性生活的平均时间为50天。全子宫切除术与次全子宫切除术的结果无显著差异。结论全子宫切除术或小子宫切除术对术前性功能障碍患者的总体性满意度有积极影响。TH组与STH组的性功能差异无统计学意义，因此不建议以保留子宫颈为目的提高整体的性满意度。关键词子宫切除术;性功能障碍。宫颈上子宫切除术。子宫颈
{"title":"Impact on sexual functioning: total versus subtotal hysterectomy","authors":"Marwen Nadia","doi":"10.46388/ijass.2023.1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46388/ijass.2023.1.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To evaluate and compare postoperative sexual functioning following total (TH) versus subtotal hysterectomy (STH).\u0000Design A longitudinal, prospective and comparative study in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign diseases in Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Kairouan in Tunisia.\u0000Sample Sixty women undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease.\u0000Main outcome measures Sexual functioning evaluation using the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) before the operation and after 6 months.\u0000Results Following surgery, significant improvement in sexual functioning according to both scales. In fact, the mean total score of the ASEX scale went from 25.14 to\u000021.15 and from 11,99 to 19,31 for the FSFI. The average time to resume sexuality postoperatively was 50 days. No significant difference was found in these results between total and subtotal hysterectomy.\u0000Conclusion Hysterectomy, whether total or subtotal, has a positive impact on the overall sexual satisfaction of the patients especially in those with an impaired sexuality before surgery. There were no statistically significant differences in sexual function between the two groups TH versus STH. Therefore, cervix preservation for the purpose of improving overall sexual satisfaction cannot be recommended.\u0000Keywords Hysterectomy . Sexual dysfunction . Supracervical hysterectomy . Cervix","PeriodicalId":344976,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Studies in Sexology","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125222207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
There are numerous studies focusing on the digital world in hopes of better understanding how it influences socialization between individuals. Though, fewer studies look at the continuity of relationships from the digital environment to the physical environment. The current paper examines the continuity of social relationships between digital and physical environments on a sample compose of 996 video game enthusiasts, focusing on extroversion as a variable affecting socialization among video game players. Using the social capital paradigm to distinguish between online and offline relationships, we investigate the correlation between extroversion and social capital in both contexts. Our findings indicate a positive correlation between extroversion and both online and offline social capital, with a stronger association observed in offline social capital. The results suggest that extroverted individuals are more likely to integrate their digital friendships into their physical social environments, or to migrate offline relationships into the online medium.
{"title":"Exploring the Relationship between Extroversion and Online and Offline Social Capital Among Video Game Players","authors":"Ghețău Cosmin, Rusu Dan Octavian, Delcea Cristian","doi":"10.46388/ijass.2023.1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46388/ijass.2023.1.2","url":null,"abstract":"There are numerous studies focusing on the digital world in hopes of better understanding how it influences socialization between individuals. Though, fewer studies look at the continuity of relationships from the digital environment to the physical environment. The current paper examines the continuity of social relationships between digital and physical environments on a sample compose of 996 video game enthusiasts, focusing on extroversion as a variable affecting socialization among video game players. Using the social capital paradigm to distinguish between online and offline relationships, we investigate the correlation between extroversion and social capital in both contexts. Our findings indicate a positive correlation between extroversion and both online and offline social capital, with a stronger association observed in offline social capital. The results suggest that extroverted individuals are more likely to integrate their digital friendships into their physical social environments, or to migrate offline relationships into the online medium.","PeriodicalId":344976,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Studies in Sexology","volume":"33 1 Suppl A 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130580897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This scientific paper aims to clarify the confusion surrounding various notions related to gender and sex by providing simple explanations, and emphasize their independent significance; additionally, it seeks to bridge the gap between scientific terminology and everyday understanding. This paper explores also the concept of sexual orientation and the diverse terms associated with it, by examining existing literature and research findings, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of these interconnected concepts, revealing their significance in understanding human diversity and fostering inclusivity, it cites relevant research and expert opinions to provide a comprehensive understanding of human variations.
{"title":"Understanding Gender and Sex: Clarifying Terminology and Exploring Human Variations","authors":"Taysir Laajili, A. Lukács","doi":"10.46388/ijass.2023.1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46388/ijass.2023.1.3","url":null,"abstract":"This scientific paper aims to clarify the confusion surrounding various notions related to gender and sex by providing simple explanations, and emphasize their independent significance; additionally, it seeks to bridge the gap between scientific terminology and everyday understanding. This paper explores also the concept of sexual orientation and the diverse terms associated with it, by examining existing literature and research findings, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of these interconnected concepts, revealing their significance in understanding human diversity and fostering inclusivity, it cites relevant research and expert opinions to provide a comprehensive understanding of human variations.","PeriodicalId":344976,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Studies in Sexology","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114778730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-04DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.20
Martina Pintea-Trifu, Dragoș Trifu, Emanuela Pintea, C. Delcea
Introduction:The global prevalence (pooled-prevalence) of mental illnesses in children and adolescents is 13.4%, the prevalence of anxiety disorders is 6.5%, of depressive disorders 2.6%, and of activity and attention disorders 3.4 %. Materials and Methods: This research represents a 4-year retrospective study, including cases of continuous hospitalization, conducted in the Bistrita Emergency County Hospital, pediatrics department. The cases with the main discharge diagnostic code F were selected. The aim of the study was to analyze the diagnoses from a statistical and psychotherapeutic point of view. Results: In the case of patients with the main diagnosis coded with the letter F, the relative value (RV) of the case is higher than the pacient complexity index (PCI) of the section in most cases, in other words the complexity of these cases is higher than the average complexity of the section’s cases. The length of stay index (LOS) for psychiatric patients is most often a lower value than the average length of hospitalization (ALOS), or the length of hospitalization of psychiatric cases is shorter than the average length of hospitalization of the entire department. The most frequent group F diagnoses found are: F98.9 - Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually in childhood and adolescence, F98.8 - Other specified disorders of behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually in childhood and adolescence, F90 .1 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type , F90.0 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type, F92.0 - Depressive conduct disorder, F41.0 - Panic disorder (paroxysmal episodic anxiety) without agoraphobia, F71.0 - Moderate mental retardation with declaration of a minimal or no behavioral impairments, F90.0 - Disturbance of activity and attention, F93.8 - Other emotional disorders of childhood, F98.0 - Nonorganic enuresis. Conclusions: Diagnoses labeled F98 (Other behavioral and emotional disorders with usual onset in childhood and adolescence) were the most common. The complexity and non-specificity of pathologies can justify the importance of some psychotherapeutic interventions among diagnosed patients both during the respective episode of hospitalization and especially after discharge, for the good recovery and psycho-emotional development of children.
{"title":"MENTAL DISORDERS OF CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED IN A PEDIATRIC WARD. A STATISTICAL AND PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVE","authors":"Martina Pintea-Trifu, Dragoș Trifu, Emanuela Pintea, C. Delcea","doi":"10.46388/ijass.2022.4.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46388/ijass.2022.4.20","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:The global prevalence (pooled-prevalence) of mental illnesses in children and adolescents\u0000is 13.4%, the prevalence of anxiety disorders is 6.5%, of depressive disorders 2.6%, and of activity and\u0000attention disorders 3.4 %.\u0000Materials and Methods: This research represents a 4-year retrospective study, including cases\u0000of continuous hospitalization, conducted in the Bistrita Emergency County Hospital, pediatrics\u0000department. The cases with the main discharge diagnostic code F were selected. The aim of the study\u0000was to analyze the diagnoses from a statistical and psychotherapeutic point of view.\u0000Results: In the case of patients with the main diagnosis coded with the letter F, the relative value\u0000(RV) of the case is higher than the pacient complexity index (PCI) of the section in most cases, in\u0000other words the complexity of these cases is higher than the average complexity of the section’s cases.\u0000The length of stay index (LOS) for psychiatric patients is most often a lower value than the average\u0000length of hospitalization (ALOS), or the length of hospitalization of psychiatric cases is shorter than\u0000the average length of hospitalization of the entire department. The most frequent group F diagnoses\u0000found are: F98.9 - Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually in childhood\u0000and adolescence, F98.8 - Other specified disorders of behavioral and emotional disorders with onset\u0000usually in childhood and adolescence, F90 .1 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly\u0000hyperactive type , F90.0 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type,\u0000F92.0 - Depressive conduct disorder, F41.0 - Panic disorder (paroxysmal episodic anxiety) without\u0000agoraphobia, F71.0 - Moderate mental retardation with declaration of a minimal or no behavioral\u0000impairments, F90.0 - Disturbance of activity and attention, F93.8 - Other emotional disorders of\u0000childhood, F98.0 - Nonorganic enuresis.\u0000Conclusions: Diagnoses labeled F98 (Other behavioral and emotional disorders with usual onset in\u0000childhood and adolescence) were the most common. The complexity and non-specificity of pathologies\u0000can justify the importance of some psychotherapeutic interventions among diagnosed patients both\u0000during the respective episode of hospitalization and especially after discharge, for the good recovery\u0000and psycho-emotional development of children.","PeriodicalId":344976,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Studies in Sexology","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129917316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-08-15DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.18
Delcea Cristian
Objective: The current study aims to evaluate the diagnostic validity of the scales included in the S-ONapp application. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between February 28, 2022, and April 30, 2022, on subjects from the USA, Europe, Canada and Asia. A clinical group of 430 subjects and a non-clinical control group of 420 subjects were drawn. Results: Multiple comparisons were made between the two groups, the S-ONapp application proving its discriminatory capacity between the clinical and non-clinical groups. Conclusions: The S-ONapp application, includes sexual dysfunction assessment and testing tools that present a clinical robustness in the diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions.
{"title":"Discrimination of clinical and nonclinical conditions of the digital application S-ONapp for the assessment and testing of sexual dysfunctions","authors":"Delcea Cristian","doi":"10.46388/ijass.2022.4.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46388/ijass.2022.4.18","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The current study aims to evaluate the diagnostic validity of the scales included in the S-ONapp application.\u0000Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between February 28, 2022, and April 30, 2022, on subjects from the USA, Europe, Canada and Asia. A clinical group of 430 subjects and a non-clinical control group of 420 subjects were drawn.\u0000Results: Multiple comparisons were made between the two groups, the S-ONapp application proving its discriminatory capacity between the clinical and non-clinical groups.\u0000Conclusions: The S-ONapp application, includes sexual dysfunction assessment and testing tools that present a clinical robustness in the diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions.","PeriodicalId":344976,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Studies in Sexology","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122815362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-07-12DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.15
K. KÁLCZA-JÁNOSI
Objectives: Assessment tools for sexual function have been developed and validated separately for women and men, resulting in gender-specific screening tools. In order to fill in this gap, the objective of this study was the translation, adaptation and validation of the Sexual Function Questionnaire- Version 2 (SFQ-V2) into Hungarian, in a gender-neutral language, to make it suitable for both genders. Methods: A total of 1662 adults were evaluated with the checklist. The items were translated and adapted for both male and female respondents, reformulating in the specific Hungarian gender-neutral vocabulary. An exploratory factor analysis was performed for this new scale, followed by a confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach’s alpha was used to examine the reliability of the factors. We assumed sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value in the detection of sexual dysfunction. Results: The Hungarian, gender neutral version of the scale consists of 18 questions and 5 domains: arousal, desire, pain, enjoyment and orgasm. According to our results, the model with 5-factor structure is adequate, in that it was indicated by the model fit indices. Our results have revealed that the SFQ_18 HU has good psychometric properties and may be a useful instrument for assessing of sexual functions. Conclusions: The use of the instrument both in clinical practice and/or research can be effective, while the administration and interpretation of scores is easy and not time consuming. The proposed questionnaire, SFQ18_HU is conceptualized as a screening scale or checklist, not a diagnostic instrument.
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Pub Date : 2022-07-12DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.16
Folly Hola AYEBOUA
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health indicators are very worrying in sub-Saharan Africa. In Togo, for the 2020-2021 school year, 1,244 girls dropped out of school due to early pregnancy (Republic of Togo, 2022). This article aims to make a psychological analysis of the adoption of risky sexual behaviors of adolescents in Togo. To do this, we have conducted an exploratory study with five (05) adolescents received in psychological interview using the all-comers method. The results reveal that romantic attachment and sexual curiosity promote early sexuality. But sex education from parents delays the age of first sexual intercourse. With regard to multiple sexual partners, it is favored by low partner abandonment anxiety. For the non-systematic use of condoms, the reasons are diversified according to gender. Thus, for boys, strong sexual arousal contributes to non-systematic condom use, while girls explain it by strong abandonment anxiety. Furthermore, our results also reveal that the adoption of risky sexual behaviors has consequences on the psychological state of adolescents. Given the small size of our sample, it is necessary to conduct a study on a large population in order to identify the relevant psychological factors. This will enable an adolescent-centred approach to improve adolescent sexual health in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Pub Date : 2022-07-12DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.17
Elena Cristoi, Delcea Cristian
The confrontation with the controversial construct of sex addiction reveals not only the heterogeneity of the group of those affected, but also the multitude of aspects that must be taken into account when determining whether this is a singled out, independent disorder or not. Clinical practice experiences also highlight the diversity of relevant influencing factors to consider, as well as the importance of maladaptive coping mechanisms that sustain addiction. The case study presented in this paper was deliberately chosen because clinical cases have repeatedly shown that these two areas, the lack of privacy and the lack of access to their own feelings, play a decisive role in the development of addictions in patients, as well as in the maintenance of this addiction. Therefore, it requires increased attention in therapy.
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Pub Date : 2022-05-09DOI: 10.46388/ijass.2022.4.14
C. Delcea
S-ON is an online sex therapy and a modern method of clinical intervention for sexual and couple life optimization as well as for female and male sexual dysfunctions treatment. S-ON is an important tool in sexual disorders evaluation, testing and resolution. At the same time, this technique has proven effective in sex education as well as in interactions with other long-distance sexual partners, with the help of the internet, software and advanced technology. In short, the S-ON method we propose in treating sexual dysfunctions and in optimizing intimate and couples' lives is advanced, scientifically validated and readily available to anyone. Keywords: sexual dysfunction, S-ON, sex-therapy.
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