Transdiagnostic processes are well known explanatory factors for the development and maintenance of psychological distress. However sexual distress is absent from studies in the context of a transdiagnostic approcah. This study aims to overcome that gap and present preliminary results on the association between repetitive negative thinking and sexual distress
This presentation introduces our recent study, which is the first Delphi study in the field of sexual health that aims to identify interdisciplinary and transnational research priorities based on opinions of the experts from the European Sexual Medicine Network (ESMN).
Research into the processes that explain high sexual distress and low sexual pleasure can help clinicians to shape their interventions to improve people's sexual well-being. We looked at a specific set of transdiagnostic factors, repetitive negative thinking, and found these to be a promising area for research.
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van Lankveld, J.J.D.M., van de Wetering, F.T., Wylie, K. & Scholten, R.J.P.M. (2021). Bibliotherapy for sexual dysfunctions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sexual Medicine [E-Publication]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.12.009