Self-esteem and Sexual Experiences
crossref(2024)
Abstract
There is evidence that people with higher self-esteem tend to have more satisfying sexual relationships, but little is known about how changes in people’s self-esteem and sexual experiences are related over time. Several theories predict reciprocal effects between self-esteem and sexual experiences. The present study tested these theories using 12-wave longitudinal data from over 11,000 participants of a representative sample in Germany. Data were analyzed using Random Intercept Cross-lagged Panel Models. Results indicated significant between-person associations between stable levels of self-esteem and both the frequency and quality of sexual experiences. Moreover, we found reciprocal within-person transactions between self-esteem and sexual satisfaction, but not sexual frequency. Overall, the present pattern of results provide evidence for theories that consider self-esteem as both a source and consequence of intimate sexual relationships.
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