Document Type : Empirical Studies
Authors
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University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
10.22034/mhrp.2023.328894.1006
Abstract
This study applied a mixed model to investigate the factors influencing the quality of married Iranian women's sex experience. The study was conducted using an exploratory mixed method design. The statistical population in the qualitative phase were experts, authorities, and sex therapists working in this field, who were selected through a purposeful sampling taking into account their expertise, practical experience, and teaching. Saturation was obtained after interviewing 11 experts in examining the factors affecting the quality of women's sexual intercourse. In the quantitative phase, using convenience sampling method, 385 married women from district 5 of Tehran were selected and participated in the study. In the qualitative phase, exploratory analysis of the interviews regarding the influential factors affecting the quality of women's sex, 191 codes were identified and by categorizing and axing, 46 markers and 5 main factors were obtained. Thematic analysis on semi-structured interviews showed that 5 categories including physical appearance and diversity seeking, personality factors, individual-social factors, mental and physical health, and communication skills influence the women's quality of sex. In the quantitative phase, a 46-item questionnaire with five subscales was designed based on the 5-factor conceptual model proposed in the qualitative phase, and administered with the sample of married Iranian women. Results showed that the designed conceptual model fits the data well and that the designed model can be used to improve the quality of married Iranian women's sex experience.
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