Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5036022 Personality and Individual Differences 2017 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

•Dyadic analysis of narcissism, sexual motives and sexual satisfaction and function•Narcissism predicted low levels of own sexual satisfaction for both men and women.•Narcissism was correlated with the need for self-affirmation as a sex motive.

This study examined the relationship between narcissism, sexual motives, and sexual satisfaction from a dyadic perspective. One hundred twenty-eight heterosexual couples (N = 256) completed questionnaires regarding their narcissism, sexual motives, and sexual satisfaction and functioning. Actor-Partner Interdependence Model analyses revealed two actor-effects on men's sexual satisfaction, intimacy during intercourse and orgasmic responsivity and one partner-effect on men's sexual satisfaction and intimacy during intercourse. Self-affirmation was identified as the main motive for engaging in sex for narcissistic individuals. Recommendations for further research and additional clinical implications are discussed.

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