Investigation of the relationships among self-efficacy, stress, and dyspareunia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Yessick, Lindsey R., Jackowich, Robyn A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-8141, Coyle, Shannon M., Salomons, Tim V. and Pukall, Caroline F. 2022. Investigation of the relationships among self-efficacy, stress, and dyspareunia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 48 (8) , pp. 819-832. 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2060887

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Abstract

This study examined whether low self-efficacy and heightened perceived stress were associated with dyspareunia at two timepoints during COVID-19. Sixty-two participants (31 with and 31 without dyspareunia) completed a longitudinal online survey. Self-efficacy declined during the pandemic, and individuals with dyspareunia reported lower self-efficacy compared to those without dyspareunia. Although stress was greater for those with dyspareunia, both groups reported stress reductions over time. Lower stress was associated with increases in self-efficacy. This study is the first to examine longitudinal trends of dyspareunia during the COVID-19 pandemic and illuminates psychological factors that may influence the experience of dyspareunia.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
ISSN:	0092-623X
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2023 13:49
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/161797

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