Journal article
How Implicit Theories of Sexuality Shape Sexual and Relationship Well-Being
Abstract
How do people believe they can best maintain sexual satisfaction in their romantic relationships? In the current research, we draw upon the literature on implicit theories of relationships to develop and validate a scale examining 2 types of lay beliefs about how sexual satisfaction can be maintained over time. Individuals high in sexual growth beliefs think that sexual satisfaction is attained from hard work and effort, whereas individuals …
Authors
Maxwell JA; Muise A; MacDonald G; Day LC; Rosen NO; Impett EA
Journal
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 112, No. 2, pp. 238–279
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
February 2017
DOI
10.1037/pspi0000078
ISSN
0022-3514