Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens Brasileiros
Normative masculinity and alexithymia may negatively affect sexual life and men’s well-being. In this study, the endorsement of traditional male norms, alexithymia and sexual behavior were assessed through an online survey directed to Brazilian men. Relationship status and religion were al...
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Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens Brasileiros |
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Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens Brasileiros Oliveira de Lima, Taís Elena Masculinity Sexuality Alexithymia Alexitimia Masculinidade Sexualidade |
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Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens Brasileiros |
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Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens Brasileiros |
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Oliveira de Lima, Taís Elena Diniz Aires, Gabriela Siqueira Lipienski, Thayná Larocca Skare, Thelma |
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Oliveira de Lima, Taís Elena |
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Oliveira de Lima, Taís Elena Diniz Aires, Gabriela Siqueira Lipienski, Thayná Larocca Skare, Thelma |
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Normative masculinity and alexithymia may negatively affect sexual life and men’s well-being. In this study, the endorsement of traditional male norms, alexithymia and sexual behavior were assessed through an online survey directed to Brazilian men. Relationship status and religion were also addressed, and associations and correlations between variables were carried out. The survey presented 66 items, including standardized questionnaires, such as Meanings of Adolescent Masculinity Scale, Toronto Alexithymia Scale and Male Sexual Quotient. The sample consisted in 528 Brazilian men with high socioeconomic and educational levels. Alexithymia was negatively correlated with sexual satisfaction. The endorsement of traditional male norms was positively correlated with pornography use and was also associated with sharing of pornographic material through social media. Married men had the lowest levels of alexithymia, with significant difference when compared with men who are not currently in a relationship. Furthermore, having a religion was associated with greater endorsement of traditional male norms. These findings suggest that alexithymia may have greater influence on behaviors associated with interpersonal relations, including sexual satisfaction and relationship status. Conversely, normative masculinity was linked to personal variables, which did not involve a partner, including pornography consumption and religion. |
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Alexithymia, masculinity and sexual behavior among Brazilian men / Alexitimia, masculinidade e comportamento sexual entre homens BrasileirosMasculinitySexualityAlexithymiaAlexitimiaMasculinidadeSexualidadeNormative masculinity and alexithymia may negatively affect sexual life and men’s well-being. In this study, the endorsement of traditional male norms, alexithymia and sexual behavior were assessed through an online survey directed to Brazilian men. Relationship status and religion were also addressed, and associations and correlations between variables were carried out. The survey presented 66 items, including standardized questionnaires, such as Meanings of Adolescent Masculinity Scale, Toronto Alexithymia Scale and Male Sexual Quotient. The sample consisted in 528 Brazilian men with high socioeconomic and educational levels. Alexithymia was negatively correlated with sexual satisfaction. The endorsement of traditional male norms was positively correlated with pornography use and was also associated with sharing of pornographic material through social media. Married men had the lowest levels of alexithymia, with significant difference when compared with men who are not currently in a relationship. Furthermore, having a religion was associated with greater endorsement of traditional male norms. These findings suggest that alexithymia may have greater influence on behaviors associated with interpersonal relations, including sexual satisfaction and relationship status. Conversely, normative masculinity was linked to personal variables, which did not involve a partner, including pornography consumption and religion. A masculinidade normativa e alexitimia podem afetar negativamente a vida sexual e o bem-estar dos homens. Neste estudo, a concepção de masculinidade, alexitimia e comportamento sexual foram avaliados por meio de uma pesquisa online dirigida aos homens brasileiros. O status de relacionamento e religião também foram abordados, efetivando-se associações e correlações entre as diferentes variáveis. A pesquisa apresentou 66 itens, incluindo questionários estandardizados, como a Escala de Concepções de Masculinidade, Escala de Alexitimia de Toronto e Quociente Sexual - versão masculina. A amostra consistiu em 528 homens brasileiros com altos níveis socioeconômicos e educacionais. Alexitimia foi negativamente correlacionada com a satisfação sexual. O endosso das normas tradicionais masculinas foi positivamente correlacionado com o uso de pornografia, bem como associado ao compartilhamento de material pornográfico por meio das mídias sociais. Os homens casados obtiveram os níveis mais baixos de alexitimia, com diferença significativa quando comparados com homens que não mantém atualmente um relacionamento. Além disso, ter uma religião foi associado a uma maior percepção de importância das normas tradicionais masculinas. Os achados sugerem que a alexitimia pode possuir maior influência sobre os comportamentos associados às relações interpessoais, incluindo satisfação sexual e status de relacionamento. Por outro lado, a masculinidade normativa foi ligada a variáveis pessoais, que não envolviam um parceiro, incluindo o consumo de pornografia e a religião.Universidade Federal do Ceará2022-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/epub+zipapplication/octet-streamapplication/xmlhttp://www.periodicos.ufc.br/psicologiaufc/article/view/7132710.36517/revpsiufc.13.1.2022.4Journal of Psychology; Vol 13 No 1 (2022): V.13, N.1, 2022 (JANEIRO-JUNHO); 44 - 58Revista de Psicologia; v. 13 n. 1 (2022): V.13, N.1, 2022 (JANEIRO-JUNHO); 44 - 582179-17400102-1222reponame:Revista de Psicologia (Fortaleza. Online)instname:Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)instacron:UFCengporhttp://www.periodicos.ufc.br/psicologiaufc/article/view/71327/218037http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/psicologiaufc/article/view/71327/218054http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/psicologiaufc/article/view/71327/218073http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/psicologiaufc/article/view/71327/225568Copyright (c) 2021 Taís Elena Oliveira de Lima, Gabriela Diniz Aires, Thayná Siqueira Lipienski, Thelma Larocca Skarehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessOliveira de Lima, Taís ElenaDiniz Aires, Gabriela Siqueira Lipienski, Thayná Larocca Skare, Thelma 2022-05-19T15:40:54Zoai:periodicos.ufc:article/71327Revistahttp://www.periodicos.ufc.br/index.php/psicologiaufcPUBhttp://www.periodicos.ufc.br/index.php/psicologiaufc/oairevpsico@ufc.br||2179-17402179-1740opendoar:2022-05-19T15:40:54Revista de Psicologia (Fortaleza. Online) - Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)false |
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